1
as in vows
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 predicts
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 pledges
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 promises
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
ExpressVPN only takes around five minutes to set up, and also promises lightning-quick connectivity and 24-hour live-chat support, and allows users to connect to any device, from computers to phones to tablets.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2025
After all, chocolate promises a happy ending.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
The upcoming baseball offseason promises to be a thrilling one, but until the end of the World Series, there’s not much Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, or any other major league team’s top baseball operations executive, can do.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
With pride, momentum, and top spot on the line, this Clásico promises tension, drama, and moments of individual brilliance from both sides.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
All the while, Arizona’s fuel and energy demand is surging, and the Western Gateway Pipeline promises 200,000 barrels of gasoline a day, nearly double the amount Phoenix gets from an existing pipeline.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
While some mild language or edgy humor might still appear, the company promises to keep those cases rare.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Shot clandestinely and set for the most part in one somber Tehran apartment, Sacred Fig depicts a family of four whose patriarch, Iman (Misagh Zare), has just been named an investigating judge — a promotion that promises him both a bigger flat and a better place in Iran’s judicial hierarchy.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Leaders go for the big-name software with bold promises, only to face long implementations, steep learning curves, and features that don’t match how teams actually work.
—Dennis Woodside, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Despite campaigning on promises of transparency and accountability, the incumbents’ actions have too often produced the opposite.
—Elaine Gantz Berman, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
After months of ambitious campaign promises, interparty attacks, and national scrutiny, New York City’s contentious mayoral race will come to a head in the coming days as New Yorkers begin casting their ballots.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Newsom, whose 2018 campaign promises to jump-start housing construction had not borne much fruit, took up the cause of reforming CEQA.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
The two politicians aren’t alone in making financial promises.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Rubin’s website also highlights her campaign priorities, which include a need to improve traffic safety and a focus on holding developers accountable for their promises, specifically related to the 135th Street Corridor.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
The reason the Eagles don’t make promises is that the player must perform.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
The new lineup, which builds on Qualcomm’s neural processing unit (NPU) technology leadership, promises rack-scale performance with superior memory capacity.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
ExpressVPN only takes around five minutes to set up, and also promises lightning-quick connectivity and 24-hour live-chat support, and allows users to connect to any device, from computers to phones to tablets.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2025
After all, chocolate promises a happy ending.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
The upcoming baseball offseason promises to be a thrilling one, but until the end of the World Series, there’s not much Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, or any other major league team’s top baseball operations executive, can do.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
With pride, momentum, and top spot on the line, this Clásico promises tension, drama, and moments of individual brilliance from both sides.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
All the while, Arizona’s fuel and energy demand is surging, and the Western Gateway Pipeline promises 200,000 barrels of gasoline a day, nearly double the amount Phoenix gets from an existing pipeline.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
While some mild language or edgy humor might still appear, the company promises to keep those cases rare.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Shot clandestinely and set for the most part in one somber Tehran apartment, Sacred Fig depicts a family of four whose patriarch, Iman (Misagh Zare), has just been named an investigating judge — a promotion that promises him both a bigger flat and a better place in Iran’s judicial hierarchy.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
The best way to catch every touchdown on Sunday is by watching NFL RedZone, and Week 8 promises to be packed full of highlights and features a number of fantastic NFL matchups.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Leaders go for the big-name software with bold promises, only to face long implementations, steep learning curves, and features that don’t match how teams actually work.
—Dennis Woodside, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Despite campaigning on promises of transparency and accountability, the incumbents’ actions have too often produced the opposite.
—Elaine Gantz Berman, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
After months of ambitious campaign promises, interparty attacks, and national scrutiny, New York City’s contentious mayoral race will come to a head in the coming days as New Yorkers begin casting their ballots.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Newsom, whose 2018 campaign promises to jump-start housing construction had not borne much fruit, took up the cause of reforming CEQA.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
The two politicians aren’t alone in making financial promises.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Rubin’s website also highlights her campaign priorities, which include a need to improve traffic safety and a focus on holding developers accountable for their promises, specifically related to the 135th Street Corridor.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
The reason the Eagles don’t make promises is that the player must perform.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises
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Brooklyn and Nicola married in April 2022 and renewed their wedding vows this past August.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … FIXING TIES – Former defense minister vows to fix US-Colombia alliance 'in a week' if elected.—
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When combined with artificial intelligence and machine learning, these tools created in NASA labs will strengthen wildfire prevention and firefighting efforts, Cwik predicts.—
Michele Raphael,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers in the days leading up to the holiday.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas now has 14 pledges for the 2026 class.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Apple pledges to boost China investment Apple CEO Tim Cook vowed to increase investment in China, as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing force global tech firms into a delicate balancing act.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Olly Melatonin Gummies Once again, travel can really disrupt your sleep so to help her wind down for sleep or for sleep support in flight, in a new city or on a new timezone, Case swears by these extra strength melatonin gummies.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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The brand is also renowned for its Medicube Age-R Booster Pro, which our senior beauty editor swears by for glassy, glowing skin.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Swimming in the crystal-clear water is another must, although Chavez warns that the river stays around 54 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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While countries like the UK offer radon risk maps, Dallas warns against relying on assumptions.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The clip then hints that the small town is anything but, with disappearances of children, creepy creatures and more lurking in its past and haunting the present.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Durant, 37, reportedly signed a two-year extension worth $90 million with the team on Sunday and the move to acquire the 15-time NBA All-Star hints that the franchise is all-in this season.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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While 2025 has been an off-cycle year for India's stock market, a new technical catalyst is on the horizon that bodes well for a strong finish to the year, in both absolute and relative terms.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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That bodes well for Weston Wilson and Otto Kemp, unless the Phillies opt to carry third catcher Garrett Stubbs as a potential pinch runner.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Promises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promises. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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