vows 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of vow

vows

2 of 2

noun

plural of vow

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of vows
Verb
Continue reading ⦠RIGHTS ON THE LINE â ICE crackdown divides swing state candidates as GOP nominee vows to mandate sheriff cooperation. — FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The Rams are dealing with a wave of injuries, and quarterback Matthew Stafford vows to do his part to help the team in an effort to bounce back from a 2-4 start. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Le Pen vows fiscal turnaround Further political instability is also expected to develop when France holds its presidential election in the spring. — Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 But that reassurance may become harder to sustain as pressure builds on Russia’s war machine, and the Kremlin vows to press ahead with achieving its military objectives in Ukraine, whatever the cost. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 In a handful of impressively resonant scenes with King, Kylie gives Gillian an entire new generation to encourage toward the messy exuberant existence that Sally, at least in the sequel’s first few acts, vows to keep at bay. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026 Their parents, Maggie Baird and Patrick O’Connell, were also there to watch their son exchange vows. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2026 Trump denies that there’s a weapons shortage, and vows to hunt down whoever leaked details of the weapons shortage that definitely doesn’t exist. — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026 In the video compilation, which has over 11 million views, the bride and groom exchange vows in front of a white and green mix of blooms and vegetables. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
While the couple each wrote their own vows, the bride actually wrote hers almost a decade earlier. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Lou is venting about not being able to write wedding vows for Olivia (Isabel May) to say to Warren (Manny Jacinto), who was the college friend (and crush) of Moretz’s character. — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026 Once Walsh and Colton recited their vows and were officially declared husband and wife, their attendants sent a parachute announcing the news to the people on the ground. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026 The couple exchanged vows over the phone from inside Isfahan prison, joined by their fathers. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Following the visit, their centuries-old monastic vows became the center of controversy. — Bhakti Mamtora, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 Since exchanging vows in July 2026, the pop star and NFL player have barely seen each other due to their hectic schedules. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2026 The pair exchanged emotional vows in front of 1,000 guests, with Swift walking down the aisle in a Dior Haute Couture gown, Cartier jewelry, and custom Christian Louboutin shoes. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026 Funny thing is, their love only deepened and the couple was married in July, and both reportedly recited their own vows. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vows
Verb
  • While the promotion promises access to a future game, not every remaining ticket holder is necessarily guaranteed their preferred World Series matchup.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Cardenas promises jail oversight and fair property taxes as well.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Companies are also making pledges to reduce their impact on the environment and offering assurances that data centers will boost local property values — all while maintaining AI is a positive force for the American economy, despite its skeptics.
    — Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The map does not affect local revenue pledges, the release says.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Despite all of that, in a rare sit-down interview, Glenn swears that his vision for this team hasn’t changed.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Vincent swears dogs can be trained to do anything, like open the refrigerator.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Vows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vows. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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