as in promised
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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Recent Examples of vowed
China claims Taiwan as part of its territory despite having never controlled it and has vowed to annex it, by force if necessary.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The star, 52, made his first appearance since missing the Emmys earlier this month and vowed not to give up the fight against the debilitating disease.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Washington recently vowed to prop up the economy in support of Milei, a close ally.
—semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Adams reportedly met with White House special envoy Steve Witkoff earlier this month to discuss a role in the administration, though at the time vowed to stay in the mayoral race.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
The President has even threatened to arrest Mamdani, after the Democratic nominee vowed to push back on Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 28 Sep. 2025
The assassination has devastated the nation, and TPUSA has vowed to continue the mission that Kirk worked so passionately for.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Erika has vowed to continue her husband's legacy.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Gangs have vowed retaliation after sharing photos of some of those killed on social media.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
John Liu, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The star, 52, made his first appearance since missing the Emmys earlier this month and vowed not to give up the fight against the debilitating disease.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Washington recently vowed to prop up the economy in support of Milei, a close ally.
—semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Adams reportedly met with White House special envoy Steve Witkoff earlier this month to discuss a role in the administration, though at the time vowed to stay in the mayoral race.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
The President has even threatened to arrest Mamdani, after the Democratic nominee vowed to push back on Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 28 Sep. 2025
The assassination has devastated the nation, and TPUSA has vowed to continue the mission that Kirk worked so passionately for.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Erika has vowed to continue her husband's legacy.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Gangs have vowed retaliation after sharing photos of some of those killed on social media.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vowed
Verb
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Lawmakers have promised that schools and local governments, which receive a large share of the sales tax revenue the state collects, will be held harmless by the shift.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Humphrey and his command staff are working with Effective Law Enforcement For All (ELEFA), the group recently chosen by city officials as the independent monitor to oversee changes promised for the department.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 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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Members of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus, by contrast, have pledged to vote against any funding package that includes an extension of ACA tax credits.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Around 30,000 employees signed a petition protesting the company’s in-office mandate, and more than 1,800 pledged to walk out from their jobs to take a stand.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Vowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vowed. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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