as in promises
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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as in pledges
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
Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Kyle storms off and vows to find whoever is responsible.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Before the clip is over, however, Bode vows one last time to carry on his father's mission.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Trump vows immigration crackdown after Cuban national charged in machete murder.
—FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
President vows protection for citizens abroad President Lee Jae Myung expressed deep concern about the detention and pledged stronger protections for Korean citizens overseas.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Israel vows to expand Gaza push Israeli officials said the country’s army had taken control of 40% of Gaza City, with experts warning the offensive could exacerbate one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Though this wedding doesn't have the Tiva vows, the TV couple seem destined to stand at the altar.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Deriugina vows to handle the athletes’ neutral status approvals accordingly.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Jason Derose, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
The pair, who got engaged on June 15, 2024, exchanged traditional vows at The Grand at Willow Springs in front of 500 guests.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
For some brides and grooms, the prospect of writing and publicly reciting their wedding vows can be daunting.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
In the past, Kaepernick’s protest and countless other incidents have prompted reactionary vows to boycott the league, along with the ritualistic burning of team jerseys and other merchandise.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
For over 200 years, Oktoberfest has been held in Munich on the Theresienwiese, the large field where the prince and princess said their vows.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Kreisler asked during her vows.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Advertisement In a sign of remarkable growth, Heon no longer vies for power, but rather vows to kill his uncle to ensure that his half-brother, Jin-myeong, can perhaps grow to be the sage king Heon never truly was.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Kyle storms off and vows to find whoever is responsible.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Before the clip is over, however, Bode vows one last time to carry on his father's mission.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Trump vows immigration crackdown after Cuban national charged in machete murder.
—FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
President vows protection for citizens abroad President Lee Jae Myung expressed deep concern about the detention and pledged stronger protections for Korean citizens overseas.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Israel vows to expand Gaza push Israeli officials said the country’s army had taken control of 40% of Gaza City, with experts warning the offensive could exacerbate one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Though this wedding doesn't have the Tiva vows, the TV couple seem destined to stand at the altar.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Deriugina vows to handle the athletes’ neutral status approvals accordingly.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
The discipline of religious life and the vows involved appealed to him.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
The pair, who got engaged on June 15, 2024, exchanged traditional vows at The Grand at Willow Springs in front of 500 guests.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
For some brides and grooms, the prospect of writing and publicly reciting their wedding vows can be daunting.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
In the past, Kaepernick’s protest and countless other incidents have prompted reactionary vows to boycott the league, along with the ritualistic burning of team jerseys and other merchandise.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
For over 200 years, Oktoberfest has been held in Munich on the Theresienwiese, the large field where the prince and princess said their vows.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Kreisler asked during her vows.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vows
Verb
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This NiceTown design features a grommet top and promises the sort of pitch-black darkness expected from a product with the word Halloween in its title.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the vast majority of punk concerts, this promises to be a barrage of melodic, accessible singalongs.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Arkansas now has 17 pledges for the 2026 class.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Oct. 2025
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Outside the investment world, the phrase might sound like a mashup of Wall Street jargon and policy pledges.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Here are the maintenance steps expert colorist Kari Hill swears by.—
Maureen Choi,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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Leipzig swears by these connections as a key to living longer and healthier.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Vows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vows. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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