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
Sarah El Deeb, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
In Berks County, a crowd promised to attack any assessor or federal army that tried to collect the new tax.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The alliance is led by a former senior Al Qaeda militant who severed ties with the extremist group years ago and has promised representative government and religious tolerance.
—Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
What To Watch For The rebels have promised to allow Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali to remain in power and work closely with his administration to ensure that the country’s public institutions remain operational.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The winner of that fight has been promised a title shot against Muhammad in their next bout.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The opposition forces’ control of Aleppo means that the regime counteroffensive promised by the Syrian defense ministry would be very difficult to carry out.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Their insulation system and waterproof design promised unmatched warmth and protection against rain, sleet, and snow, all without compromising your dexterity.
—Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
But the brothers’ fate is now uncertain, as Hochman has promised to personally review the case from top to bottom – by revisiting thousands of pages of confidential prison files, transcripts from trial, and interviewing prosecutors, defense attorneys and family members.
—Emma Tucker, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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The alliance is led by a former senior al-Qaida militant who severed ties with the extremist group years ago and has promised representative government and religious tolerance.
—Sarah El Deeb, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
In Berks County, a crowd promised to attack any assessor or federal army that tried to collect the new tax.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The alliance is led by a former senior Al Qaeda militant who severed ties with the extremist group years ago and has promised representative government and religious tolerance.
—Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
What To Watch For The rebels have promised to allow Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali to remain in power and work closely with his administration to ensure that the country’s public institutions remain operational.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The winner of that fight has been promised a title shot against Muhammad in their next bout.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The opposition forces’ control of Aleppo means that the regime counteroffensive promised by the Syrian defense ministry would be very difficult to carry out.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Their insulation system and waterproof design promised unmatched warmth and protection against rain, sleet, and snow, all without compromising your dexterity.
—Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
But the brothers’ fate is now uncertain, as Hochman has promised to personally review the case from top to bottom – by revisiting thousands of pages of confidential prison files, transcripts from trial, and interviewing prosecutors, defense attorneys and family members.
—Emma Tucker, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
Adjective
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Another consideration in the case is whether the defendants will remain committed to Venu Sports if it remains blocked by the courts.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The company remains committed to closing a total of 150 underperforming locations by the end of the 2026.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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The number of white students is predicted to decline by 26 percent, while the number of Black students and Asian/Pacific Islanders will decrease by 22 percent and 10 percent, respectively.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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After three consecutive years of missing the postseason, the Red Sox were predicted by most MLB insiders to be very active this offseason.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now in their 30s, Bieber is married to model Hailey Bieber, and Gomez recently became engaged to music producer Benny Blanco.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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By creating a supportive, educated and engaged environment, leaders can seamlessly embed wellness into the workplace routine.John Graham Harper, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Customers were warned against eating the affected items and urged to return them for a refund at the point of purchase.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Experts have warned that the north may be experiencing famine.Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Newsom also hinted that Tesla might not qualify.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sanderson has also hinted that the second arc will take readers to new places – both geographically and thematically.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Experts in the Forbes Communications Council indicated that hiring talent who can connect with the audience enhances the likelihood of a campaign's success.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Friends indicated that chronic pain limited the daily life of someone who was otherwise a very active person.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Promised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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