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as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement
I would love to go to dinner with you, but I've pledged myself to a play with my parents that night
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as in to pawn
to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan
pledged their house against the loan
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as in to vow
to make a solemn declaration of intent
I pledge that I will abide by all of the rules of this organization
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as in guarantee
something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise
I was required to leave my keys as a pledge that I would bring the car back
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
made a pledge to quit smoking
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Recent Examples of pledge
Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 1 May 2026
China pledges self-reliance, energy independence Top Chinese leaders pledged to accelerate the country’s self-reliance and energy independence in the wake of the Iran war.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
And Bronin should make a clear pledge to reject them.
—Jillian Gilchrest, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
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Verb
Aru Shiney-Ajay, executive director of the Sunrise Movement, said 70,000 students have pledged to walk out from hundreds of campuses across the country.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 1 May 2026
China pledges self-reliance, energy independence Top Chinese leaders pledged to accelerate the country’s self-reliance and energy independence in the wake of the Iran war.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Kelly’s changes since the mayor’s veto include a pledge to protect wetlands on the site — a change Levine Cava said largely satisfied her environmental concerns about the plan.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
And Bronin should make a clear pledge to reject them.
—Jillian Gilchrest, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pledge
Verb
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How did starting point guard Jalen Suggs make just 1 of 10 shots while committing five turnovers?—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Sources indicate Gustavson has committed to building a soccer-specific venue in Las Vegas as part of the offer, with the flexibility to play at an alternate venue while the stadium process is underway.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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If a helmet is too outdated for your family to use, don't pawn it off on someone else.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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After being blackballed from the finance sector, Coop resorts to burglarizing the homes of those in his social circle and pawning the items to stay afloat.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Turkey’s government has long declared the square off-limits for demonstrations on security grounds, but some political parties and trade unions have vowed to march there.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The stabbings followed a spate of incidents targeting Jewish premises in the same area of north London, home to a large Jewish population, prompting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to vow stronger action to protect Jewish people.—
Sarah Young,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Even if Embiid returns, there’s no guarantee he’ll be equipped to follow around Towns for four quarters.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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From a long-distance relationship to blending a family of eight children, each decision required a level of trust that didn’t always come with guarantees.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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The drug has shown so much promise in such trials that, at the end of 2024, its development was placed on a fast track, with all signs pointing to a speedy approval by the Food and Drug Administration.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
2 May 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The letter mentions there is a problem with depositing your money into your bank and asks you for your account number.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The hoard was deposited around 1047, the release said.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He was sworn into his new role on Friday, and replaces Paul Burke, who retired this year.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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Naturalized citizens study American history, pass a civics test, swear allegiance to the United States, and accept the duties of membership in the political community.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Democrats and defense experts warned that the move could benefit Russia and weaken NATO security.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Many HOAs inquire about the rules regarding the installation of security-monitoring cameras.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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“Pledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledge. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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