1
as in to vow
to make a solemn declaration of intent
they promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away
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2
as in to predict
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome
given the cast, the new sitcom promises to be an excellent show
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as in vow
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
he made a promise to arrive on time, come hell or high water
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Recent Examples of promise
Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 14 July 2025
Once a promising student at the JAA training academy, Slur became fed up with the organization and turned against it.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 14 July 2025
Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 14 July 2025
That said, there are also a few misleading promises.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 July 2025
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Verb
Another option is the Linen Sheets which promise to be light and airy but are a bit more costly than Percale.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 14 July 2025
Once a promising student at the JAA training academy, Slur became fed up with the organization and turned against it.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
The findings quickly prompted pushback among members of Trump's inner circle and voters alike, who alleged the president's administration wasn't living up to its promises of transparency with the American people.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 14 July 2025
That said, there are also a few misleading promises.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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President Donald Trump has sought to end temporary legal status for hundreds of thousands of migrants in the United States and vowed to deport millions of undocumented people in the country.—
Doyinsola Oladipo,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay in his post after his ruling bloc was projected to lose its majority in the country’s upper house of parliament.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Western Tech doesn’t train truck drivers, but the college predicts a handful of its programs will be eligible for the new grants.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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The National Weather Service in Indianapolis predicted strong and potentially severe thunderstorms Saturday afternoon into the evening, and the rain has just arrived.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
19 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to Adams’ pledge, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Jim Walden have promised to protect retirees; but Zohran Mamdani has not.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The letter — and Vought's Friday pledge to pursue an investigation into the Fed's renovations — suggest that the Trump administration is moving to remove Powell before his term ends next year.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Most people swear by Arnold's Country Kitchen, and that's a wonderful spot to get your Southern food fix.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Hager isn't the only on-air personality to use profanity during a live show, as the cohosts of The View are often censored — and, in Sara Haines' case, sometimes not — for swearing during their shows, too.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The National Weather Service discussion on Monday morning warned that extreme heat conditions would continue in the region as a high-pressure center lingers.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The report warned that the influx of more affordable Chinese goods would create greater challenges for local businesses in the region and impact their economies.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
Verb
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And while the curtain has now come down on Sunset Blvd., Scherzinger has hinted that this is far from the end of her stage career.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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In recent weeks, Trump has publicly hinted about potential exemptions for the industry.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
17 July 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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