as in promises
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
we need your vow that you won't damage anything while we're gone
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Recent Examples of vows
Hafsa Lodi, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Kimberly renewed their wedding vows just days before his death on February 11.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Wedding vows, birthday wishes, thank you notes and even Valentine’s Day messages are increasingly being outsourced to algorithms.
—Julian Givi, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Dallas police chief vows aggressive enforcement Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said the department is committed to dismantling the networks operating in the area.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Wedding vows, birthday wishes, thank you notes and even Valentine’s Day messages are increasingly being outsourced to algorithms.
—Danielle Hass, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026
Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee, who serves as the president of the Board of Supervisors, said in a statement that the county vows to protect its residents and doesn’t plan on cooperating with ICE.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
Bebo vows the technology will not make any final hiring decisions, one clear line in the sand.
—John Kell, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Senate Republicans plan to vote on a government funding package as soon as Thursday, shrugging off Democrats’ vows to filibuster the legislation unless DHS funding is removed and amended after two fatal Minnesota shootings.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
As Kaedi Cecala stood beside her husband, Mikey Cecala, the couple exchanged vows surrounded by family and friends gathered to celebrate their wedding.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Reconciliation and the renewing of the vows.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2026
Foulk recommends working with your venue and coordinator to set up a ceremony space that aligns with the sun’s movement, so your faces are evenly lit during vows, rings, and the first kiss.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
After the nuptials, hundreds of dyads will renew their vows as part of Love in Times Square, a long-running tradition held by the Times Square Alliance, a neighborhood nonprofit.
—Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
Despite public vows to keep kids under 13 from using its product, internal Instagram documents shown in court Monday morning depicted aggressive efforts to woo children much younger.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Chatbots trained on wedding etiquette and regional customs can answer questions instantly, while AI writing tools help couples draft vows, invitations, and thank-you notes that feel personal without being generic.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
In an annual February tradition, some couples had the honor of exchanging or renewing vows on Sunday morning at the top of the Chicago skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the world.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
The year 2025 saw the release of Mariam Rahmani’s Liquid, a novel about a scholar in Los Angeles who vows to go on 100 dates to find a husband before a family tragedy pulls her to Tehran.
—Hafsa Lodi, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Kimberly renewed their wedding vows just days before his death on February 11.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Wedding vows, birthday wishes, thank you notes and even Valentine’s Day messages are increasingly being outsourced to algorithms.
—Julian Givi, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Dallas police chief vows aggressive enforcement Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said the department is committed to dismantling the networks operating in the area.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Wedding vows, birthday wishes, thank you notes and even Valentine’s Day messages are increasingly being outsourced to algorithms.
—Danielle Hass, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026
Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee, who serves as the president of the Board of Supervisors, said in a statement that the county vows to protect its residents and doesn’t plan on cooperating with ICE.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
Bebo vows the technology will not make any final hiring decisions, one clear line in the sand.
—John Kell, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Senate Republicans plan to vote on a government funding package as soon as Thursday, shrugging off Democrats’ vows to filibuster the legislation unless DHS funding is removed and amended after two fatal Minnesota shootings.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly renewed their wedding vows from bed just days before his death.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
As Kaedi Cecala stood beside her husband, Mikey Cecala, the couple exchanged vows surrounded by family and friends gathered to celebrate their wedding.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Reconciliation and the renewing of the vows.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2026
Foulk recommends working with your venue and coordinator to set up a ceremony space that aligns with the sun’s movement, so your faces are evenly lit during vows, rings, and the first kiss.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
After the nuptials, hundreds of dyads will renew their vows as part of Love in Times Square, a long-running tradition held by the Times Square Alliance, a neighborhood nonprofit.
—Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
Despite public vows to keep kids under 13 from using its product, internal Instagram documents shown in court Monday morning depicted aggressive efforts to woo children much younger.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Chatbots trained on wedding etiquette and regional customs can answer questions instantly, while AI writing tools help couples draft vows, invitations, and thank-you notes that feel personal without being generic.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
In an annual February tradition, some couples had the honor of exchanging or renewing vows on Sunday morning at the top of the Chicago skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the world.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vows
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The company promises lower fares by giving drivers 100% of the rider's payment, cutting out commissions and fees on both sides.—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Learning How to Skimo—With an E-Ski E-Skimo promises to cut the grind by 30 percent, meaning 30 percent less of a muscle workout—while boosting speed by 80 percent, potentially extending range fourfold.—
Kendall Hunter,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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The MagHub Quad Max is currently raising funds on Kickstarter, where pledges start at US$799 at time of writing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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Anthropic's commitment is similar to pledges made by competitors Microsoft and OpenAI, as the sector faces mounting pressure to address its environmental and economic impact.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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There’s a lot of UPF clothing out there, but for saltwater fishing, Rubner swears by Free Fly apparel from head to toe.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire In northern New Hampshire, Wildcat Mountain’s diehard following swears by its exciting terrain, stunning views of Mount Washington and the great White Mountain National Forest, and intimate, no-frills feel that makes winter-sport purists feel right at home.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Vows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vows. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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