as in to promise
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
we need your vow that you won't damage anything while we're gone
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Recent Examples of vow
Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
In turn, Newsom has vowed to launch an effort to redistrict California to make up for any GOP gains in the Lone Star State.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 31 July 2025
Many of them have pointed out the President’s past vows to make public the Epstein files, and his recent hesitation to do so has sparked questions about his involvement with the financier.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
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Verb
Trump vowed to pay for the ballroom with private funds — which means, of course, that someone else will curry favor and pay.
—Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
In turn, Newsom has vowed to launch an effort to redistrict California to make up for any GOP gains in the Lone Star State.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
As for Brie, the actress shared during a 2018 appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen that her favorite moment from the wedding was the vows.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 31 July 2025
Many of them have pointed out the President’s past vows to make public the Epstein files, and his recent hesitation to do so has sparked questions about his involvement with the financier.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vow
Verb
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Take, for example, promised benefits that ultimately could not be delivered due to medical underwriting restrictions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, the mattress has a moisture-wicking feature in its Flex-Flow Base Foam that promises to improve airflow and keep you three degrees Fahrenheit cooler.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ishiba, in a speech, reiterated his government’s pledge to work toward a world without nuclear weapons, but did not mention the treaty and again indicated his government’s support for nuclear weapons possession for deterrence.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Despite Trump’s campaign pledge, the White House has no current plans to mandate insurance coverage for IVF.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Thurston, a former secretary of state and land commissioner, was sworn as state treasurer in on Jan. 1.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Aug. 2025
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Celebs have gotten in on the trend too: Gwyneth Paltrow and Emma Roberts swear by it.—
Lauren Wingenroth,
SELF,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vow. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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