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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
Alexander Smith, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump vows to reject all new laws until SAVE America Act passes Senate.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
White House vows vigorous defense The White House said Trump is acting within his power.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
When Iran’s leadership vows Israel’s destruction and arms groups who are committed to that goal, deterrence is not theoretical.
—Ken Toltz, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Beijing considers Taiwan to be Chinese territory and vows to annex the island by force if necessary.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
An oil tanker logjam is now driving up energy prices again, as hundreds of ships remain unable to access the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East; Iran vows to attack any vessel trying to pass through that key shipping lane.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Iran vows revenge for Khamenei killing As word spread of Khamenei’s death, some in Tehran could be seen cheering from rooftops, witnesses said.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Takemikazuchi, the god of thunder, prevails by crushing the arm of Takeminakata, a rival god, who retreats to Lake Suwa and vows never to leave.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
One of the its residents, Carol Ruckdeschel, lived in a house next to the First African Baptist Church, where John and Carolyn exchanged vows.
—Rachel Burchfield, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
In his vows, Vic says that Christine knows him better than anyone else on the planet right now.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
Blanco, who co-hosts his podcast with rapper Lil Dicky (also known as Dave Burd) and his wife, Kristin Batalucco, recalled getting emotional during his vows in the March 3 episode.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Bombs are falling, people are dying and vows of revenge and retribution are being lobbed in escalating threats, all while untold taxpayer dollars are being spent on a military strategy that’s expected to continue for weeks with an undefined goal and conclusion.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Bombs are falling, people are dying and vows of revenge and retribution are being lobbed in escalating threats, all while untold taxpayer dollars are being spent on a military strategy that's expected to continue for weeks with an undefined goal and conclusion.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Gamble was asked specifically about Netflix’s recent vows to honor a 45-day window for Warner Bros releases in theaters.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
About 130 guests attended, and the two read their vows to each other that night.
—William Tong, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Galaxy Globe bulk carrier and the Luojiashan tanker sit anchored in Muscat, Oman, on Monday as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump vows to reject all new laws until SAVE America Act passes Senate.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
White House vows vigorous defense The White House said Trump is acting within his power.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
When Iran’s leadership vows Israel’s destruction and arms groups who are committed to that goal, deterrence is not theoretical.
—Ken Toltz, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Beijing considers Taiwan to be Chinese territory and vows to annex the island by force if necessary.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
An oil tanker logjam is now driving up energy prices again, as hundreds of ships remain unable to access the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East; Iran vows to attack any vessel trying to pass through that key shipping lane.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Iran vows revenge for Khamenei killing As word spread of Khamenei’s death, some in Tehran could be seen cheering from rooftops, witnesses said.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Takemikazuchi, the god of thunder, prevails by crushing the arm of Takeminakata, a rival god, who retreats to Lake Suwa and vows never to leave.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
When Carolyn finally walked through the doors at the back of the chapel and down the aisle, Reverend O’Byrne had to lead the pair through their vows using a flashlight.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
One of the its residents, Carol Ruckdeschel, lived in a house next to the First African Baptist Church, where John and Carolyn exchanged vows.
—Rachel Burchfield, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
In his vows, Vic says that Christine knows him better than anyone else on the planet right now.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
Blanco, who co-hosts his podcast with rapper Lil Dicky (also known as Dave Burd) and his wife, Kristin Batalucco, recalled getting emotional during his vows in the March 3 episode.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Bombs are falling, people are dying and vows of revenge and retribution are being lobbed in escalating threats, all while untold taxpayer dollars are being spent on a military strategy that’s expected to continue for weeks with an undefined goal and conclusion.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Bombs are falling, people are dying and vows of revenge and retribution are being lobbed in escalating threats, all while untold taxpayer dollars are being spent on a military strategy that's expected to continue for weeks with an undefined goal and conclusion.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Gamble was asked specifically about Netflix’s recent vows to honor a 45-day window for Warner Bros releases in theaters.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
About 130 guests attended, and the two read their vows to each other that night.
—William Tong, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vows
Verb
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The association’s language promises equity, but its bylaws do not deliver.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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That's a lot more than the Headphone (1)'s maximum of 80 hours, and even the budget Headphone Pro from Nothing's subsidiary brand CMF which promises 100 hours.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The effort has already resulted in several pledges from major defense companies to boost output across key missile systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Financial Times, citing an unnamed Gulf official, reported that a rethink could impact anything from investment pledges to foreign states to contracts with businesses.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Billy Bob Thornton swears a blue streak.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 Mar. 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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“Vows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vows. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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