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
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The change of course from the White House came after Nvidia promised the Trump administration new U.S. investments in AI data centers, according to one of the sources.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Just as QAnon offered promises of a Great Awakening, in which the deep state was vanquished and the truth of the evils of the global elite cabal was revealed, the tariffs also offer the promise of an imagined utopia.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Step Six: Market The Outcome Of The Certificate Program
Your program should promise a transformation, not just a topic.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The change of course from the White House came after Nvidia promised the Trump administration new U.S. investments in AI data centers, according to one of the sources.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Tehran has accused the U.S. of bad faith, citing broken promises under the original deal.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Just as QAnon offered promises of a Great Awakening, in which the deep state was vanquished and the truth of the evils of the global elite cabal was revealed, the tariffs also offer the promise of an imagined utopia.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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The Hill’s housing series: Trump vowed to bring down housing costs.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Mayor Adams, who dropped out of the Democratic primary this month to instead seek reelection as an independent in November, also vowed in 2022 to produce 500,000 new units over 10 years, a benchmark experts say his administration is behind on.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Models predict that most meteorites – over half – should also be carbonaceous.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Imagine walking into a meeting where one project manager is using AI to automate reporting, predict risks, and optimize resources in real-time, while another is still relying on manual tracking and outdated tools.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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During a press conference with Zelensky, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said his country would make good on its pledge to become the largest supplier of the fighter jets to Ukraine.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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This initiative supports women entrepreneurs through a $20 million pledge that is used for scholarships and programs through 2030 at top entrepreneurial schools at Babson, MIT, and Stanford, as well as a special Los Angeles school.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Plus, flight attendants swear by the clever organizers, too.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Oz was joined by Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who swore him into office.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This rare dissent comes as the stock market shows signs of volatility, and economists warn the tariffs could trigger a recession.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Take the quiz here … TOURIST TERROR – US embassy in hot spot issues assault warning for women renting jet skis.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Crucially, however, Wolff hinted the prospect of luring the Dutchman away from Red Bull remains a possibility.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Stays with both brands will soon earn Marriott Bonvoy points, and the company has hinted that more outdoorsy properties are on the horizon.—
Mary Holland,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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