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
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
But the Pokémon performance problems were so pervasive and widely commented-upon that Nintendo released a rare apology promising to improve the game post-release.
—ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Gene therapy has always held enormous promise to correct genetic diseases, but turning that potential into treatments has been challenging.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 May 2025
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Verb
Unfortunately, Swift never promised to be part of the prize.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
But the Pokémon performance problems were so pervasive and widely commented-upon that Nintendo released a rare apology promising to improve the game post-release.
—ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
Noun
At that point — even if ServiceNow delivers beautifully on every promise — there will be an aspect of this that’s like other IT transformation projects.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Gene therapy has always held enormous promise to correct genetic diseases, but turning that potential into treatments has been challenging.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel in which fighters killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapped over 250 others.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Administrations in Washington of all political stripes have vowed to address the issue and boost air traffic controller hiring.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Scientists predict that within the next 15 years this ice cap will disappear in summer for the first time in millennia, accelerating global warming.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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The test predicted that my father’s risk of dying from the disease in the next five years was less than 5%.—
Luisel Ricks-Santi,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Shoot-for-the-moon pledges are still the right strategy according to the American Chamber of Commerce’s Solomon — whether each dollar comes through over the next several years is a matter that can be dealt with later.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Those looking for just the S1 sealer unit (to use with an existing Cuddy or Cuddy Lite toilet) will find that option at the $350 pledge level.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Wayne swears by creating contrast with black or white.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Arthur swears by Dunville’s 10 Year for its elegance and complexity, and riffs on the classic using apricot liqueur instead of the usual maraschino.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Key Takeaways Walmart warns tariffs will raise prices, triggering inflation concerns Markets seek tariff clarity; volatility trends suggest cautious optimism Retail earnings next week may reveal shifting consumer spending habits On Thursday, stocks closed mixed with the S&P 500 up 0.4%.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Showrunner Jess Brownell, speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the U.K. premiere for Part 2 last year in June, had warned fans to expect a wait of up to two years.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Verb
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In fact, Riley hinted the Heat may wait until next offseason to address a potential Herro extension.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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Government ministers on both sides hint the dispute could escalate to military action.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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