as in promised
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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Recent Examples of vowed
Scott, who has vowed to donate most of her fortune in life, has reportedly donated over $19 billion dollars since her 2019 divorce from Bezos.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2025
Wood and Platner have vowed to stay in.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Despite the roadblock, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, vowed to move forward with the law, which passed in June 2024.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Jerí vowed to take a severe approach on crime in the run-up to the elections in April.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Numerous environmental groups have vowed to fight to save the protection act.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Jeff Bezos, too, has vowed to leave most of his assets to philanthropic endeavors.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
In the aftermath, McEwen Mayor Brad Rachford said the city sent rescue personnel to the scene to assist other agencies in recovery efforts — and vowed that the 1,800 residents of the small town would band together and support everyone who's been impacted.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Oct. 2025
Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory and has vowed to pursue unification—by force if necessary.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2025
Wood and Platner have vowed to stay in.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Despite the roadblock, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, vowed to move forward with the law, which passed in June 2024.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Jerí vowed to take a severe approach on crime in the run-up to the elections in April.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Numerous environmental groups have vowed to fight to save the protection act.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Jeff Bezos, too, has vowed to leave most of his assets to philanthropic endeavors.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
In the aftermath, McEwen Mayor Brad Rachford said the city sent rescue personnel to the scene to assist other agencies in recovery efforts — and vowed that the 1,800 residents of the small town would band together and support everyone who's been impacted.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Oct. 2025
Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory and has vowed to pursue unification—by force if necessary.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vowed
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The money was not invested as promised and was instead used to make interest payments to previous investors, pay business expenses and on the defendants, the indictment alleges.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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The university that once promised to buoy scientific aspirations now feels like a deadweight.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Again After the accident, Barker swore off flying for good.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Hunted by his former boss, Brooks (Perlman) — a ruthless crime lord who knows every secret Don swore to bury — Don must fight for redemption, protect the boy, and face the sins of the woman who pulled him back in… one bullet at a time.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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Columbia University agreed to pay $221 million, and Brown University committed $50 million in July, while at least nine major law firms have pledged between $40 million and $125 million each in pro bono services, according to a July news release from the White House.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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In his address to parliament, Lecornu pledged to suspend French President Emmanuel Macron’s signature pension reform.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Vowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vowed. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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