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
Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 July 2025
In Seattle, the deal lasts for 12 years and could last for as long as 20, promising affordable housing at levels of income from 40% to 80%.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The spending package includes sweeping legislation and implements many of the president's campaign promises.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Verb
His remarks came hours after the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sending the legislation that contains many of the president’s campaign promises to Trump’s desk.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 July 2025
In Seattle, the deal lasts for 12 years and could last for as long as 20, promising affordable housing at levels of income from 40% to 80%.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Noun
The working-class Americans who trusted Republicans to have their backs are now set to learn a painful lesson about the difference between campaign promises and governing priorities.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The spending package includes sweeping legislation and implements many of the president's campaign promises.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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Dayton vowed to come back and audition again in 2025.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle vowed Monday to move forward with the prosecution of the 38-year-old twin Alexander brothers in the same case — even with the likelihood of trial being remote.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the region through Monday evening, predicting potential rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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Unlike the 2011 Groundhog Day blizzard that meteorologists predicted days in advance, this storm was harder to pinpoint, said National Weather Service meteorologist David Beachler at the time.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Initially, the Swiss government’s CHF 15 million pledge during the bid process was set to be slashed to CHF 4 million, sparking political and public backlash.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Overall, the Senate version includes roughly $4 trillion in tax cuts, new funding for border security and fulfills some of Trump’s campaign pledges such as no taxes on tips and overtime.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Thousands calmly walked out of the park; some attendees swore, while others danced.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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Customers don’t just swear by the bedding during hot temperatures though.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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When more than a month’s worth of rain fell in 90 minutes just west of the United Center late Tuesday night, federal weather forecasters warned of possible flash flooding, triggering a chain of events that alerted some Chicago residents about potential danger.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Life-threatening flooding was possible in western Union County, New Jersey, the National Weather Service warned.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The Trump administration has since hinted that some trading partners might get more time for talks.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Twin Cities,
7 July 2025
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Musk's recent support of Massie hints that the raging feud between the two is not over.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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