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
Victor Loh, CNBC, 23 June 2025
The upcoming shows promise to be a nostalgic celebration for longtime fans and a rare chance to hear a beloved track performed live by the band that wrote it.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 23 June 2025
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
For now, TikTok continues to function for its 170 million users in the U.S., and tech giants Apple, Google and Oracle were persuaded to continue to offer and support the app, on the promise that Trump’s Justice Department would not use the law to seek potentially steep fines against them.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 20 June 2025
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Verb
Its closure would alienate Tehran further How the Israel-Iran standoff took a turn and what's next after a pivotal 24 hours
NATO allies promise to hike defense spending — but can they be trusted?
—Victor Loh, CNBC, 23 June 2025
The upcoming shows promise to be a nostalgic celebration for longtime fans and a rare chance to hear a beloved track performed live by the band that wrote it.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 23 June 2025
Noun
The Musée Granet kept Pontier’s promise until long after his death in 1926.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
For now, TikTok continues to function for its 170 million users in the U.S., and tech giants Apple, Google and Oracle were persuaded to continue to offer and support the app, on the promise that Trump’s Justice Department would not use the law to seek potentially steep fines against them.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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Iran vowed to retaliate, launching barrages of drones and missiles at sites and cities across Israel from Friday.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The April 17 subpoena from ICE, which Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has vowed to resist, represents a new frontier in the president’s immigration crackdown that has placed Chicago squarely in his crosshairs.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Research and advisory firm Gartner predicted in February that by 2027, the average prices of application programming interfaces for genAI will fall to less than 1% of the current average price for the same technology.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Even in the Aspen X Games test run, the tool predicted a top 3 order of finish that differed from the betting lines set by oddsmakers.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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There’s more to the situation than a pledge from the five-star prospect, who was hotly pursued by both USC and Alabama.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
20 June 2025
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The outcry led to a government pledge to avoid new taxes.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Everyone swears the pitch maintained its dancing effect even at this higher speed.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Attendees then each took a personal oath, similar to one taken by the United States president as they are sworn into office.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
Verb
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The International Atomic Energy Agency has previously warned that bombing active enrichment sites, particularly Fordow, could pose environmental and health risks.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
22 June 2025
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Newsom, for his part, has also warned that California won’t be the last state to see troops in the streets if Trump gets his way.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Creator Jenny Han has hinted that things may not always stay the same, much like Belly’s relationships with Jeremiah and Conrad.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Some design elements hint towards modernity, while others gesture towards a period piece a few decades in the past.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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