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as in vows
to make a solemn declaration of intent
they promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away
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as in predicts
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 pledges
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 promises
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
There’s no warmth in this movie, which is drained of emotional affect despite the galvanizing filmmaking that potentially promises otherwise.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Coupling batteries with natural gas also promises to extend the life and usefulness of fossil fuel plants.
—Mark Chediak, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The menu promises elevated Japanese cuisine inspired by the chef’s travels.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Besides offering an incredibly cool way to get stuff into space, SpinLaunch promises to reduce the cost of a launch by 20-fold.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
The Blu Xone on the wellness floor promises to turn the clock back on you with its next-gen treatments.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Brilliantly produced by the team at Red Planet, The Only Suspect promises to deliver a gripping story full of shocking revelations and twists.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The presidential primary season won't begin in earnest until after November's midterm elections, but this week's conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded primary fight.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Cridebring told the Statesman on Thursday that the recall centers on concerns that the councilmembers have not followed through on campaign promises, particularly regarding public safety and responsiveness to constituents.
—Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
The Gators are locked into the Players Era tournament in Las Vegas in November, a multi-team event that boasts a strong field and promises at least three quality matchups.
—Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
That certainly has been the case with orphaned oil wells, which also were built with promises of safety.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
Lamont left with promises that his office would review the documents.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Dealerships are multiplying amidst promises of economic prosperity in a country where the vehicle fleet has become increasingly outdated due to the economic crisis.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
So far their campaigns have produced a scattershot of positions and promises that have only occasionally touched on California’s real world issues.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
However, Orbán was soundly beaten in the Hungarian election on Sunday (April 12) by center-right rival Péter Magyar, who swept to power on a ticket of close ties with the EU and promises to dismantle much of Orbán’s work.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
However, the new approach promises to overcome this problem.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
There’s no warmth in this movie, which is drained of emotional affect despite the galvanizing filmmaking that potentially promises otherwise.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Coupling batteries with natural gas also promises to extend the life and usefulness of fossil fuel plants.
—Mark Chediak, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The menu promises elevated Japanese cuisine inspired by the chef’s travels.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Besides offering an incredibly cool way to get stuff into space, SpinLaunch promises to reduce the cost of a launch by 20-fold.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
The Blu Xone on the wellness floor promises to turn the clock back on you with its next-gen treatments.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Brilliantly produced by the team at Red Planet, The Only Suspect promises to deliver a gripping story full of shocking revelations and twists.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The presidential primary season won't begin in earnest until after November's midterm elections, but this week's conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded primary fight.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Stay honest, keep your promises realistic, and let the connection adjust naturally instead of trying to control the outcome.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Cridebring told the Statesman on Thursday that the recall centers on concerns that the councilmembers have not followed through on campaign promises, particularly regarding public safety and responsiveness to constituents.
—Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
The Gators are locked into the Players Era tournament in Las Vegas in November, a multi-team event that boasts a strong field and promises at least three quality matchups.
—Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
That certainly has been the case with orphaned oil wells, which also were built with promises of safety.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
Lamont left with promises that his office would review the documents.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Dealerships are multiplying amidst promises of economic prosperity in a country where the vehicle fleet has become increasingly outdated due to the economic crisis.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
So far their campaigns have produced a scattershot of positions and promises that have only occasionally touched on California’s real world issues.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
However, Orbán was soundly beaten in the Hungarian election on Sunday (April 12) by center-right rival Péter Magyar, who swept to power on a ticket of close ties with the EU and promises to dismantle much of Orbán’s work.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises
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Mayor vows to catch 'thugs who did this' Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards promised that law enforcement will catch the people responsible for the violence at the mall.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The new debt, plus WBD’s existing debt ($29 billion at year end 2025), comes to almost $80 billion, a massive load, even as Ellison vows to expand investments in film, TV and technology.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS LOCKER ROOM DOUBT — Former PR exec predicts Vrabel resignation as new images with Dianna Russini pile up.—
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FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Conaghan predicts that growth will primarily come from versions that have little or no caffeine.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ideologically, Massie resembled the dozens of Republicans who had recently arrived in the House; many were relative newcomers to politics who had run on pledges to cut taxes and spending, and to aggressively oppose the Obama administration.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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The international organization disbanded its KU chapter in 2018 after a scandal where pledges were urinated on, spat on and hit repeatedly for coming forward with hazing reports, according to a story in The Kansan, the university newspaper.—
Matthew Kelly
April 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The latter swears an oath to uphold the laws of this country and to preserve and safeguard the Constitution.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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The latter swears an oath to uphold the laws of this country and to preserve and safeguard the Constitution.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, despite the deluge of social media posts from hair transplant recipients, including Huffman, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery warns that many Turkish hair clinics are unlicensed and lack proper medical oversight.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS BREW BLUNDER — Coffee expert warns one lazy habit can turn your single-serve machine into a germ trap.—
,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The asymmetry of the wear on the krakens’ jaws, meanwhile, hints that different parts of the animals’ brain were specialized for different tasks—a sign of advanced cognition in these invertebrates.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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And Pearlman hints that Trump won't just be watching, but participating, in his act.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Special election was 'harbinger for Democratic enthusiasm' The polling numbers may not play out, but the voter turnout for Shawn Harris in Georgia's 14th district earlier this month bodes well for Democrats across the state.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The development bodes poorly for further negotiations, coming just days after Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely to give Iran more time.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Promises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promises. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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