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
Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 29 July 2025
Redshirt freshman Rod Gainey Jr. saw limited action last season but was promising in spurts (just 10 carries for 34 yards).
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Pursuing a relationship because others expect it of them, or for the promise of a reward.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
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Verb
Thus Black Fashion Forward, an upcoming conference that promises to be one of the most meaningful fashion gatherings of the year during New York Fashion Week.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 29 July 2025
Redshirt freshman Rod Gainey Jr. saw limited action last season but was promising in spurts (just 10 carries for 34 yards).
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
Noun
What Trump's teed up in Scotland Part of the Balmedie community's grievances relate to Trump's failure to deliver on his promises.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Pursuing a relationship because others expect it of them, or for the promise of a reward.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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President Donald Trump has vowed to carry out the largest mass deportation in U.S. history, an initiative that has seen an intensification of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and arrests across the country, including people with valid visas and documentation.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Cora vows this year will be different despite the few additions in comparison to the rest of the league.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Markets and many Fed officials are predicting two rate cuts this year, lots of uncertainty for investors and financial firms, construction firms, and consumers who would like to see lower borrowing rates.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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People have been predicting the death of cinema since not too long after the birth of cinema.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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The Baltic States’ diplomats expressed optimism over the pledge to increase spending and stressed the importance of cooperation between the allies.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 July 2025
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The criticisms against the agency were worsened by President Trump's decision to lay off hundreds of FAA employees as part of his pledge to reduce the federal workforce.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Most people swear by Arnold's Country Kitchen, and that's a wonderful spot to get your Southern food fix.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Hager isn't the only on-air personality to use profanity during a live show, as the cohosts of The View are often censored — and, in Sara Haines' case, sometimes not — for swearing during their shows, too.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Last month state immigration advocates warned that arrests of undocumented immigrants were ramping up in the state, creating anxiety and fear in communities with people taken every day.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The National Weather Service discussion on Monday morning warned that extreme heat conditions would continue in the region as a high-pressure center lingers.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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One thing that has been hinted from the beginning of the season was the friendship fallout between Adriana de Moura and Julia Lemigova.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
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Last year, ahead of Season 23, the country star hinted that ABC's parent company, Disney, doesn't share information about American Idol's judges quickly.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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