1
as in vowed
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 predicted
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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Recent Examples of promised
Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
The hosts talk about the sheer number of athletes who have claimed after the fact that they were not given the NIL money promised to them.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Live music will also start in the evening and of course festive vibes are promised all night.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The energy names may benefit from the president-elect’s promised rollback of environmental regulations and his encouragement of the crypto industry and its enormous energy demands.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
The players say Hamilton not only promised each of them directly but also assured their family members there would be payment.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
In that work, two black granite walls are engraved with the names of Americans who died in the Vietnam War, which in his campaign Carter promised to move the country past.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Some may remember at the time state officials promised to do away with the tolls once bonds for the construction of the roads were paid off.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 Dec. 2024
These companies promised to disrupt traditional financial services, and for a while, investors were on board.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
They players claim that Hamilton promised them NIL money–at least $250,000 each–paid by business associates.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
The hosts talk about the sheer number of athletes who have claimed after the fact that they were not given the NIL money promised to them.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Live music will also start in the evening and of course festive vibes are promised all night.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The energy names may benefit from the president-elect’s promised rollback of environmental regulations and his encouragement of the crypto industry and its enormous energy demands.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
The players say Hamilton not only promised each of them directly but also assured their family members there would be payment.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
In that work, two black granite walls are engraved with the names of Americans who died in the Vietnam War, which in his campaign Carter promised to move the country past.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Some may remember at the time state officials promised to do away with the tolls once bonds for the construction of the roads were paid off.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 Dec. 2024
These companies promised to disrupt traditional financial services, and for a while, investors were on board.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
Adjective
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Along with leaning on its library, the company remains committed to super-serving niche audiences.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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There are people in Iran who remain committed to Islam yet reject the regime’s ideological version of it.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If Medicaid funding to provide individuals with services in their own homes and communities is cut, more people will be placed in institutional settings, Seitz predicted.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mostly cloudy skies are predicted on Saturday, with a high of 79 and gusts up to 24 mph, according to the NWS.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The findings show that those with empathic leaders are more engaged (67% versus 24%), are able to be more innovative (61% versus 13%) at work and can better balance work priorities with personal obligations (86% versus 60%).—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first: having an effective and engaged board of directors.—
Jack Fowler,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But as McAfee has just warned, that AI revolution works both ways.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Social media can further add to the stress warned experts.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Back in February, the judge hinted the defamation claim would survive but the extortion claim appeared destined for dismissal.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
8 Apr. 2025
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But DeSantis had hinted previously that his wife, Casey DeSantis, would be a worthy candidate to continue his administration’s legacy.—
Stephany Matat,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The 12-ounce bottles of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing may contain allergens, including peanut, sesame, soy and wheat, that aren't indicated on the label, according to the FDA recall notice.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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For example, the report cited that collision data collected in the Czech Republic indicated that the police database contained only 43% of the injuries recorded by the public health insurance system.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Promised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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