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
Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Creasy vows to avenge the Rayburns’ death and protect Poe (Billie Boullet), Rayburn’s teenage daughter who survived and witnessed the attack.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Mayor vows to catch 'thugs who did this' Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards promised that law enforcement will catch the people responsible for the violence at the mall.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The new debt, plus WBD’s existing debt ($29 billion at year end 2025), comes to almost $80 billion, a massive load, even as Ellison vows to expand investments in film, TV and technology.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The group denies all the charges and vows to defend itself in court.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s a saying in Jamaica Davis, elected unopposed in 2024, vows to keep pushing the issue.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Salieri vows to bring him down.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Tony Clark was forced to resign as players association head and replaced by Bruce Meyer as talk intensified about a possible management salary-cap proposal the players association vows to fight.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
But, Mote and others across the state aren’t sold that data centers will follow through on their vows to be good neighbors.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Pick a style that'll keep you from having to swat away stray strands during your vows.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Augustinians also take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
As wedding season approaches, thoughts of popping the question intensify for those looking to go from just dating to the joyful vows of a lifetime together.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
She was initially drawn to Trump because of his vows to support veterans, avoid foreign wars and lower costs.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
She was initially drawn to Trump because of his vows to support veterans, avoid foreign wars and lower costs.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Then Patel and his allies repeated those vows to sue after the story appeared online.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Magyar vows to restore democratic institutions, investigate alleged corruption under Orbán, repair relations with the European Union and reduce Hungarian dependency on Russia.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Creasy vows to avenge the Rayburns’ death and protect Poe (Billie Boullet), Rayburn’s teenage daughter who survived and witnessed the attack.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Mayor vows to catch 'thugs who did this' Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards promised that law enforcement will catch the people responsible for the violence at the mall.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The new debt, plus WBD’s existing debt ($29 billion at year end 2025), comes to almost $80 billion, a massive load, even as Ellison vows to expand investments in film, TV and technology.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The group denies all the charges and vows to defend itself in court.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s a saying in Jamaica Davis, elected unopposed in 2024, vows to keep pushing the issue.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Salieri vows to bring him down.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Tony Clark was forced to resign as players association head and replaced by Bruce Meyer as talk intensified about a possible management salary-cap proposal the players association vows to fight.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
With the help of the nurses in the NICU, including Issabel Kenkel, the couple was able to say their vows while sitting in chairs next to each other with their newborns in their arms.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
But, Mote and others across the state aren’t sold that data centers will follow through on their vows to be good neighbors.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Pick a style that'll keep you from having to swat away stray strands during your vows.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Augustinians also take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
As wedding season approaches, thoughts of popping the question intensify for those looking to go from just dating to the joyful vows of a lifetime together.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
She was initially drawn to Trump because of his vows to support veterans, avoid foreign wars and lower costs.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
She was initially drawn to Trump because of his vows to support veterans, avoid foreign wars and lower costs.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Then Patel and his allies repeated those vows to sue after the story appeared online.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vows
Verb
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All in, this one promises to smooth, brighten, and firm skin not just for daily show, but also for the years ahead.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Google also promises that AI answers will include more links generally.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
Noun
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People are planting trees, businesses are making pledges, and communities around the world are looking for ways to reduce their environmental footprint.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Many other pledges have poured in from philanthropists and corporate America, potentially expanding the program’s reach.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Prince swears this isn’t the start of a BBQ empire, though.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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The latter swears an oath to uphold the laws of this country and to preserve and safeguard the Constitution.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Vows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vows. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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