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
Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Franchises and brands promise value and de-risk the theatrical experience.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Leverage LinkedIn For Engagement And Networking Many federal employees transitioning to the private sector underestimate the power of active engagement on LinkedIn and the brand promise that is the digital presence.
—John M. O'Connor, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The Italian restaurant in Lemon Grove promises brunch classics.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Franchises and brands promise value and de-risk the theatrical experience.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
There is something extremely odd about a film which purports to deliver on a promise of unfiltered combat but yet refuses to contextualize either the mission itself or the war in which it is set.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Leverage LinkedIn For Engagement And Networking Many federal employees transitioning to the private sector underestimate the power of active engagement on LinkedIn and the brand promise that is the digital presence.
—John M. O'Connor, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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President Donald Trump has vowed to ramp up energy production further, but takes a skeptical view of solar and wind power.—
Alexander C. Kaufman,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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The county caucus has vowed to expand its efforts beyond the billboard, but did not provide details on what the next phase would look like.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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The ratio also could be used to predict eventual memory loss in people who have a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is transforming climate change prediction and rapidly becoming one of the most powerful tools available to predict, manage and mitigate the effects of climate change.—
Heather Wishart-Smith,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That's pretty non-committal, and Musk doesn't always follow through on pledges to step down from senior roles.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
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Kazakhstan, a vast steppe nation with rich energy and agricultural resources, led with $43.8 billion last year, ahead of its target to hit $40 billion in annual two-way trade with China by 2030 — a pledge made by the country’s president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in 2023.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But since President Donald Trump was sworn into office in January, the department has overhauled its offerings.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Before President Barack Obama was sworn into office in 2009, Benjamin Netanyahu called the Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas out of the blue and asked for a lesson in what was essentially a foreign tongue: the language of Democrats.—
Luke Broadwater,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While the spillway will remain active for another several weeks, the Bureau of Reclamation is currently warning motorists that there will likely be increased traffic and congestion along State Route 128 due to current public interest in the site.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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But national advocates warn treatment is underfunded, especially compared to the billions of dollars of investment that the federal government puts into resources for addiction to alcohol, tobacco and other substances.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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European leaders have hinted that retaliation could target Big Tech firms.—
Ece Yildirim,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
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Some research in mice and cultured cells hint that microplastics have the potential to cause damage, and epidemiological research suggests that microplastics are associated with respiratory, digestive, and reproductive issues, as well as colon and lung cancer.—
Hannah Seo,
The Atlantic,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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