as in to promise
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
we need your vow that you won't damage anything while we're gone
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Recent Examples of vow
Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
But in his response about the snub, Soto downplayed the importance of making the All-Star game and vowed to improve.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
The exact location of their wedding has not been disclosed, although Reuters and the Associated Press reported the couple will exchange vows on the small island of San Giorgio on Friday.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Verb
California lawmakers have for years vowed to hold fossil fuel companies liable for damages caused by their emissions, including worsening wildfires and floods and mounting costs of climate recovery and adaptation.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
But in his response about the snub, Soto downplayed the importance of making the All-Star game and vowed to improve.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Noun
As for the cost of the raids in L.A. — by an administration that made a vow to shrink government — Bass wanted to make a few points.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
The exact location of their wedding has not been disclosed, although Reuters and the Associated Press reported the couple will exchange vows on the small island of San Giorgio on Friday.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vow
Verb
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The stream, which started about 20 minutes later than promised earlier on social media, began with long shots of an Iceman warehouse until Drake eventually appeared.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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Del Mar will commence the start of its summer season on July 18 with a celebration that promises eye-catching arrays of color, lively music, bountiful beverages, and swift horses practically flying down the homestretch.—
Kelley Carlson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to Adams’ pledge, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Jim Walden have promised to protect retirees; but Zohran Mamdani has not.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The letter — and Vought's Friday pledge to pursue an investigation into the Fed's renovations — suggest that the Trump administration is moving to remove Powell before his term ends next year.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Customers don’t just swear by the bedding during hot temperatures though.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Thousands calmly walked out of the park; some attendees swore, while others danced.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vow. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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