as in promised
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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Recent Examples of vowed
No group claimed responsibility for the attack, but Iraq has vowed to investigate.
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Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Labor unions have vowed to fight the proposal, which would rip an $800-million hole in the city budget.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
The president vowed late Thursday to find a way to pay Transportation Safety Administration screeners who have been forced to work without paychecks for more than a month, spawning chaotic hours-long lines at some airports.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Republicans have vowed to fund immigration enforcement agencies through the reconciliation process, though the strategy is expected to face more hurdles with the GOP's narrow majority and a lack of Democratic support.
—March 27, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has vowed to investigate the events and hold perpetrators on all sides to account, including government forces.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The states have vowed to keep the suit going.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Swalwell’s campaign did not respond to multiple requests for comment, but candidates like former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and former State Controller Betty Yee have denounced prediction markets and vowed to crack down on them if elected.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, meanwhile, recently vowed to support in-state oil and gas production, reform certain regulations that have been burdensome to refineries and issue fuel assistance payments to low-income households in certain situations.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Labor unions have vowed to fight the proposal, which would rip an $800-million hole in the city budget.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
The president vowed late Thursday to find a way to pay Transportation Safety Administration screeners who have been forced to work without paychecks for more than a month, spawning chaotic hours-long lines at some airports.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Republicans have vowed to fund immigration enforcement agencies through the reconciliation process, though the strategy is expected to face more hurdles with the GOP's narrow majority and a lack of Democratic support.
—March 27, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has vowed to investigate the events and hold perpetrators on all sides to account, including government forces.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The states have vowed to keep the suit going.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Swalwell’s campaign did not respond to multiple requests for comment, but candidates like former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and former State Controller Betty Yee have denounced prediction markets and vowed to crack down on them if elected.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, meanwhile, recently vowed to support in-state oil and gas production, reform certain regulations that have been burdensome to refineries and issue fuel assistance payments to low-income households in certain situations.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vowed
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Like a magic potion in a fairy tale, these liquid cleanses promised clear skin, strong nails, shiny hair, and gut health.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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As his mentors retired and left political office, Rubio promised to toe the line.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Anthropic swore never to stand between military officials and B2B SaaS influencer slop.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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When calls went to a wrong number or voicemail, Krishnamoorthi swore at staffers and demanded new phone numbers, one former campaign staffer said.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Numerous local groups and agencies have pledged their support, including the Homeless Trust and Camillus House.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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As the Dallas Mavericks’ pursuit of a new arena ramps up, Welts pledged to build the best NBA arena in history and reaffirmed that the franchise will do everything possible to build its new home in Dallas.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Vowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vowed. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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