Thesaurus results for PROMISES

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verb

present tense third-person singular of promise

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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promises

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noun

plural of promise

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

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While the promotion promises access to a future game, not every remaining ticket holder is necessarily guaranteed their preferred World Series matchup. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Cardenas promises jail oversight and fair property taxes as well. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026 The event promises to bring together galleries, museums, artists, collectors, cultural organizations, and audiences over four days of programming, from walking tours to artist talks to gallery openings. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Sparks promises surprises from the tour, but don’t expect a tearful tribute for Finch like the one that took place at one of their warm-up shows in San Diego. — Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 For this weekend’s festival, Hello82 promises a slew of activities taking place at its two-stage grounds. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 The integration also includes direct attribution through measurement firm Kochava, which promises to give studios and advertisers greater visibility into how campaigns and audience engagement translate into ticket sales. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Ultimately, the Duo promises a passport-size phone that opens into a powerful tablet. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 When it's released on October 23, the iPhone Duo promises similar capabilities, but in Apple's first-ever foldable. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

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Projects should be evaluated against measurable tourism outcomes, rather than broad promises of community benefit. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 O’Hare promises to lower property taxes, prioritize transportation funding and support law enforcement. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026 Obviously, Elon sometimes delivers on them a little later than some of his initial optimistic promises, but they ultimately get delivered on. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026 In what promises to be a transatlantic treat, the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman talks with the pair. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026 Despite those public promises by Netanyahu, the violence has continued in recent weeks. — Dov Lieber, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Build in a margin of error Think back to the promises your colleague has made to you, write them down and compare them to the outcome. — Dorie Clark, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Star’s Tech Eco-St promises to de-ice much more effectively than traditional road salt with almost none of the corrosive effect on steel. — Martin Cizmar, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Dozens of people shared the post, with promises to keep an eye out. — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises

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Continue reading … ‘LETHAL ALLIANCE’ — Top US general vows to destroy 'anything and everything' backing a Russia strike.

— , FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Le Pen vows fiscal turnaround Further political instability is also expected to develop when France holds its presidential election in the spring.

— Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of vows

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With The Keepers, Black Tomato co-founder Tom Marchant predicts that in a world where nearly anything can be looked up or generated in seconds, human knowledge and connection are the ultimate luxuries.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
Next, Meta will string the Muses together to create a team of helpful agents, Nguyen predicts.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

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Before launch, readers can also reserve a VIP spot with a fully refundable US$30 deposit, which adds US$200 cashback per machine and one-hour early access to the Super Early Bird pledges.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
The messaging also seemed coordinated, with official statements followed by a flood of pledges of allegiance on social media.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of pledges

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Any report that hints about slumping demand or higher-than-expected costs of building out AI infrastructure has frequently sent stocks on a rollercoaster ride.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Although Merlot is included in this first vintage, Alessandro hints that the blend may change over time, as cultivation of Merlot has become challenging as growing conditions have evolved with climate change.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of hints

Verb

That bodes extremely well for plane spotting out in broad daylight this summer.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026
The Obama Presidential Center opening June 18 also bodes well for tourism, both in burnishing the city’s image and creating a new attraction to draw domestic and international visitors to Chicago, Reynolds said.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026