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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
Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Continue reading … CAPITAL CHAOS — FBI Director Kash Patel vows justice after Park Police officer gunned down.
—FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
But Don José vows bloody revenge for her betrayal.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
While coasting at her job running a chip company’s social media, with her YA novel long on the back burner, Lou begins getting more requests to write brides’ vows ahead of their nuptials.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
From securing housing to employment, the office vows to level the playing field for the community.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Nearly three weeks into the US-Israel war with Iran, the economic fallout is growing with little sign of relief, as Tehran’s new supreme leader vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
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
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
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Britons judge one another poorly for using AI to write wedding vows and to plan surprise birthday parties.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Following the end of her own engagement, Lou’s friend Tilda (Billie Lourd) enlists her services writing her vows, for which Lou secretly repurposes her own.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Pacing his bedroom, his eyes fell to a copy of his own wedding vows framed on the wall.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
In May 2025, Daniel and Taylor renewed their vows in Chaska, Minn.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
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
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
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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
Continue reading … CAPITAL CHAOS — FBI Director Kash Patel vows justice after Park Police officer gunned down.
—FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
But Don José vows bloody revenge for her betrayal.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
While coasting at her job running a chip company’s social media, with her YA novel long on the back burner, Lou begins getting more requests to write brides’ vows ahead of their nuptials.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
From securing housing to employment, the office vows to level the playing field for the community.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Nearly three weeks into the US-Israel war with Iran, the economic fallout is growing with little sign of relief, as Tehran’s new supreme leader vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
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
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
Noun
Clay and Marc exchange touching, emotional vows, and Jason makes a nice speech.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Britons judge one another poorly for using AI to write wedding vows and to plan surprise birthday parties.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Following the end of her own engagement, Lou’s friend Tilda (Billie Lourd) enlists her services writing her vows, for which Lou secretly repurposes her own.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Pacing his bedroom, his eyes fell to a copy of his own wedding vows framed on the wall.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
In May 2025, Daniel and Taylor renewed their vows in Chaska, Minn.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vows
Verb
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With passionate fans, rising stars, and a city embracing the spotlight, March Madness in Sacramento is delivering exactly what its name promises.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Cate Charron Most protests have a few speakers, call and response chants and marches, but Saturday afternoon's event promises a whole lot more.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
28 Mar. 2026
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The crop’s pull extends to the highest levels of national politics — presidential hopefuls have made a point of visiting Meru to publicly declare their support for the trade, with pledges to open new markets, defend growers, and confront foreign bans.—
Joseph Maina,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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And in the week that HBO Max at long last launched in the UK, paired with the Harry Potter trailer and big pledges from Casey Bloys and Sarah Aubrey, HBO execs were out in full force at Series Mania, spreading the word about upcoming content and revealing talent deals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Matas Buzelis swears Luka Dončić started it.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Without Brzezinski’s tact and creativity, Ashe swears the situation would have spiraled.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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