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
Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Coach Dan Quinn learned his lesson from Jayden Daniels’ garbage time elbow injury and vows to pull backup QB Marcus Mariota the moment the game gets out of hand … in the second quarter.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
Mamdani vows to ‘turn the page’ on old-guard NYC Democrats — then brings in party insiders to steer transition.
—FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Episode 2 begins with the immediate fallout of Joe's death; Zoë suspects foul play and vows to hunt down his killer.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Believing the animal was euthanized, Claire later discovers it has been relocated and vows to track it down.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
In a fit of fury, Canio vows to discover his wife Nedda’s secret and take revenge.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
But who will actually exchange vows?
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
And Trader vows to learn from it.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The New Jersey native vows to focus on community initiatives and educational programs supporting at-risk youth following his early release.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Nearly two years after splitting from DiMaggio, Monroe took her final vows with Miller.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
But to her, their vows were a different matter.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
For the monks or clerics, it is presented as a material substance, carried like a sack of gold on the demon’s back; the metaphors used are monetary or economic, as though the monks owe ordered syllables to God instead of the monetary tithe their vows of poverty render unnecessary.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
But everything changes when she’s asked to write vows for Olivia (May), who’s marrying Warren (Jacinto), Lou’s old college flame.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Watch the video above to see the lovebirds renew their vows after 72 years.
—Seth Carnell, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Following the deaths of his brother William (Felix Kammerer) and his sister-in-law Elizabeth (Mia Goth), Victor vows vengeance on the Creature and dedicates the rest of his life to a merciless pursuit of him.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Coach Dan Quinn learned his lesson from Jayden Daniels’ garbage time elbow injury and vows to pull backup QB Marcus Mariota the moment the game gets out of hand … in the second quarter.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
Mamdani vows to ‘turn the page’ on old-guard NYC Democrats — then brings in party insiders to steer transition.
—FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Episode 2 begins with the immediate fallout of Joe's death; Zoë suspects foul play and vows to hunt down his killer.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Believing the animal was euthanized, Claire later discovers it has been relocated and vows to track it down.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
In a fit of fury, Canio vows to discover his wife Nedda’s secret and take revenge.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
But who will actually exchange vows?
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
And Trader vows to learn from it.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
The couple exchanged vows on April 9, 2022, at the Peltz family's estate in Palm Beach, Fla.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The New Jersey native vows to focus on community initiatives and educational programs supporting at-risk youth following his early release.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Nearly two years after splitting from DiMaggio, Monroe took her final vows with Miller.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
But to her, their vows were a different matter.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
For the monks or clerics, it is presented as a material substance, carried like a sack of gold on the demon’s back; the metaphors used are monetary or economic, as though the monks owe ordered syllables to God instead of the monetary tithe their vows of poverty render unnecessary.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
But everything changes when she’s asked to write vows for Olivia (May), who’s marrying Warren (Jacinto), Lou’s old college flame.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Watch the video above to see the lovebirds renew their vows after 72 years.
—Seth Carnell, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vows
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Written and directed by Sarnoski, the film promises to offer a much darker take on the Robin Hood stories that explores the end of the character’s life.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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This year’s election cycle also promises to be another showdown of moneyed interests via dueling ballot measures, with those either increasing or decreasing taxes at the top of the heap.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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New Year’s resolutions can be a helpful push toward progress, but many of us make the same pledges each year, with little success.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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Marharyta Fal / Frontliner via Getty Images Until recently, much of the allies’ focus was on pledges of military aid for Ukraine’s forces and possible contributions to an international reassurance force.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire In northern New Hampshire, Wildcat Mountain’s diehard following swears by its exciting terrain, stunning views of Mount Washington and the great White Mountain National Forest, and intimate, no-frills feel that makes winter-sport purists feel right at home.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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An InStyle writer swears by the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer for brightening her dark under-eye circles and acne marks.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Vows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vows. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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