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
Variations on this legend suggest that the monk had broken his monastic vows, that the creation of the book in a single night was a deal offered by the monastery’s abbot, and that the book was intended to glorify his monastery. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 After exchanging vows, the newlyweds slipped away for their first Champagne toast as husband and wife. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce exchanged vows at New York City’s beloved Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2026 In May the following year, the pair got symbolically married in Las Vegas and made a tradition out of renewing their vows with each wedding anniversary. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026 In June, the couple exchanged vows in a private ceremony at All Saints Church in Kemble, near Cirencester, on June 6. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vows
Verb
  • The final sprint promises more fireworks, with both parties summoning their biggest names to Georgia for a showdown that could reshape the state’s political landscape.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • That's a strange trade-off for a refresh, given that the XM6 promises 30 hours with ANC and 40 hours with ANC off.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The state of Kansas, Olathe and Wyandotte County have all made pledges to help support the development that will bring the Kansas City Chiefs across the state line in 2031.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Burnham has also made pledges about reducing, and even eradicating, homelessness, improving care for the elderly and meeting NATO targets on defense spending.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Soon, many of Springfield’s residents are also creatures of the night, and Lisa swears to kill the head vampire.
    — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
  • 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

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“Vows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vows. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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