as in promising
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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Recent Examples of vowing
District Attorney Summer Stephan issued a statement disagreeing with the decision and vowing to fight.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
And even with the Bears collectively vowing to rapidly turn the page, that task may now be the equivalent of flipping over a 150-pound stone tablet.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Bipartisan Colorado lawmakers who pushed the bill erupted after the veto, vowing Congress will override it.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
The concept of taking stock and vowing to do better in the new year actually dates back centuries, though there wasn't always a pithy name for it.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
The director remembered having a meeting with Seyfried a decade or so ago, and both of them vowing over coffee to do something together someday.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2025
Jonathan Ernst, Pool via Getty Images, FILE Erika Kirk endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president during a Turning Point USA conference in Arizona, vowing to throw one of the most influential conservative organizations in the country behind Vance in 2028.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2025
Members are vowing to stay strong in the face of hate.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Sacramento leaders and officials who helmed the project acknowledged the delays and the community’s frustration in vowing a safer bridge — and a safer route for commuters, cyclists and neighbors.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
And even with the Bears collectively vowing to rapidly turn the page, that task may now be the equivalent of flipping over a 150-pound stone tablet.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Bipartisan Colorado lawmakers who pushed the bill erupted after the veto, vowing Congress will override it.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
The concept of taking stock and vowing to do better in the new year actually dates back centuries, though there wasn't always a pithy name for it.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
The director remembered having a meeting with Seyfried a decade or so ago, and both of them vowing over coffee to do something together someday.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2025
Jonathan Ernst, Pool via Getty Images, FILE Erika Kirk endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president during a Turning Point USA conference in Arizona, vowing to throw one of the most influential conservative organizations in the country behind Vance in 2028.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2025
Members are vowing to stay strong in the face of hate.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Sacramento leaders and officials who helmed the project acknowledged the delays and the community’s frustration in vowing a safer bridge — and a safer route for commuters, cyclists and neighbors.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vowing
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Suamataia’s performance was promising enough that Kansas City moved Thuney to the Chicago Bears in March.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Those vulnerabilities allow predators an opportunity to gain the trust of victims of any age by promising to meet those needs or to provide safety, housing or affection.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
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This year Project Pan is reaching viral status on TikTok, with younger audiences—yes, even those Drunk Elephant–hoarding Sephora tweens—pledging to use up their products.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
14 Jan. 2026
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Major food companies including Nestle, Hershey, and PepsiCo have gotten on board, pledging to eliminate at least some color additives from food products over the next year or two.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The swearing-in ceremony, expected to draw more than 1,000 people, will be held at the Milander Center, a venue not typically used for mayoral inaugurations.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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When recipients questioned the caller, the caller responded by yelling and swearing at them, police said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Vowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vowing. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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