as in promising
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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Recent Examples of vowing
Both candidates have bemoaned the state's high cost of living and surging energy prices, with Ciattarelli vowing to lower New Jersey's high property taxes and Sherrill promising to freeze electricity bills.
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Joe Hernandez, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Mamdani’s political success is largely credited to a media-savvy campaign that centered affordability in one of the world’s most expensive cities, with Mamdani vowing to levy New York’s ultra-rich to pay for childcare, transportation, and even grocery stores.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Bezos went on to marry journalist Lauren Sánchez, and Scott focused on her charitable endeavors, vowing to donate most of her money in life.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025
The former governor relaunched his campaign as an independent candidate for the general election, vowing to hit the streets with a more energetic approach.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Ciattarelli, a businessman and former state representative, has zeroed in on taxes -- vowing to reduce the state's personal and corporate tax rates, and expanding a property tax freeze for seniors in the high-tax state.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
The union representing Broadway musicians is vowing to go on strike later this week if a last-ditched effort at mediation Wednesday fails.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
But that didn’t stop him from vowing to fight for Gateway.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Duffey unsuccessfully pursued a restraining order against Scott, vowing to sue him for defamation, the Oaklandside reported.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Joe Hernandez, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Mamdani’s political success is largely credited to a media-savvy campaign that centered affordability in one of the world’s most expensive cities, with Mamdani vowing to levy New York’s ultra-rich to pay for childcare, transportation, and even grocery stores.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Bezos went on to marry journalist Lauren Sánchez, and Scott focused on her charitable endeavors, vowing to donate most of her money in life.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025
The former governor relaunched his campaign as an independent candidate for the general election, vowing to hit the streets with a more energetic approach.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Ciattarelli, a businessman and former state representative, has zeroed in on taxes -- vowing to reduce the state's personal and corporate tax rates, and expanding a property tax freeze for seniors in the high-tax state.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
The union representing Broadway musicians is vowing to go on strike later this week if a last-ditched effort at mediation Wednesday fails.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
But that didn’t stop him from vowing to fight for Gateway.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Duffey unsuccessfully pursued a restraining order against Scott, vowing to sue him for defamation, the Oaklandside reported.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vowing
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Both candidates have bemoaned the state's high cost of living and surging energy prices, with Ciattarelli vowing to lower New Jersey's high property taxes and Sherrill promising to freeze electricity bills.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Speaking to supporters gathered at Brooklyn Paramount theater, Mamdani celebrated the success of his ambitious, unapologetic campaign, promising a government not just of hope and idealism but one that will deliver both compassion and competence.—
TIME Video,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Just last week, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna had positioned himself as a rare optimist amid widespread job cuts, pledging that his company would increase hiring among recent college graduates.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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DoorDash is also pledging to donate food to local food banks from DashMart, an app feature that provides fresh groceries and basic household needs.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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During an hours-long standoff, Mateen dialed 911 and a local news station, swearing allegiance to ISIS in both calls.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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How To Travel Instead Breaking up with the social-media-first mindset doesn’t mean swearing off your phone entirely.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Vowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vowing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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