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
Jimmy Golen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Then there’s the issue of funding for those positions: Congress has only funded the government until March 14th while the buyout offer promises employees they would be paid through the fiscal year, which ends on September 30th.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Jan. 2025
President Donald Trump is making good on his campaign promise of conducting a massive overhaul of federal agencies, having already paused $3 trillion in federal funding and fired dozens of bureaucrats or forced them to quit.
Democrats are already pushing back against the whirlwind changes.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Jan. 2025
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Verb
In all, 14 of the victims were coming back from a national development camp for promising young skaters following the U.S. Championships in Wichita, Kansas, Zeghibe said.
—Jimmy Golen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Then there’s the issue of funding for those positions: Congress has only funded the government until March 14th while the buyout offer promises employees they would be paid through the fiscal year, which ends on September 30th.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
Perry delivers on her promise to tell stories about history and about how blue is more than just a color.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Jan. 2025
President Donald Trump is making good on his campaign promise of conducting a massive overhaul of federal agencies, having already paused $3 trillion in federal funding and fired dozens of bureaucrats or forced them to quit.
Democrats are already pushing back against the whirlwind changes.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
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America's biggest trading partners vow retaliation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Feb. 2025
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Speaking to Cathy Kelley backstage while wearing a neck brace, Speed vowed to return for the 2026 Royal Rumble, boldly calling out everyone—including Roman Reigns.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Outgoing Chairman Jaime Harrison, who grew emotional in his closing speech on Friday, predicted the loss of power can give way to a reboot for the Democratic Party.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
31 Jan. 2025
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Above average precipitation: Areas predicted to have above average precipitation include parts of the Northwest and the middle U.S., including Arkansas and Mississippi, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and New York.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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One sheet of paper is peppered with pledges of allegiance to North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and of victory in battle.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Santos welcomed Trump’s pledges for diplomacy with Russia and China.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2025
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He was sworn into office less than two months ago and has responded to one catastrophic crisis after another ever since.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Jan. 2025
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The pair welcomed their only child together on Nov. 28, 2015, in Englewood, New Jersey. 02 of 17 Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Daughter North West For a long time, people swore North West was dad Kanye West's double.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Finally, the Court’s religion cases have historically warned against discrimination among different religious faiths.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
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By the end of the week, New York City will be one of the major metro areas that could see drenching rain or ice and snow, AccuWeather warned, adding that Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., could see several hours of heavy rain that could cause travel delays.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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After all, when the offseason began, the Padres hinted Cease could be dealt.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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In an interview with Variety earlier this month, the artist hinted that this album may be the end of The Weeknd − the persona Abel Tesfaye has long employed when performing.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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