Thesaurus results for VOWED

vowed

verb

past tense of vow

as in promised

to make a solemn declaration of intent she vowed to love him forever

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Recent Examples of vowed Netflix long vowed to build growth rather than buy it, but more recently it's gotten a taste for M&A. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias vowed to hold the line on property taxes if elected Chicago mayor, saying instead the path to righting the city’s fiscal ship goes through Springfield. — Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Tehran vowed to retaliate and is concurrently rebuilding its military and, according to reports, may be planning on expanding the war, including escalation into Europe. — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Bonta also vowed to defend SB 976, the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, a new California law that is being challenged by tech giants on First Amendment grounds. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 While Lucas has vowed to appoint someone who is not a current candidate for the seat, Bough’s exit has now thrust those names back into the spotlight. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Atiku promised on Wednesday to restore subsidized fuel, while Obi vowed to tackle security challenges such as mass abductions for ransom that threaten the country’s stability. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Organizers vowed any profits from the race will be donated to charities chosen by Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office. — Adam Kilgore, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Lavery’s story has since reached the Scottish government, which vowed to outline a review of IVF services. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

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Chairman Warsh spoke of the need to continue the battle against high inflation and promised the Fed will deliver its 2% inflation target.

— George Calhoun, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Repay promised a full investigation, beginning with the 911 executive board and then the full commission and a public report when the investigation is completed.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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Bowie swore her allegiance to ISIS through multiple audio recordings and conducted surveillance at the Capitol at least five times, taking dozens of photos, according to Tremaroli.

— Lila Dominus, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Cloobeck allegedly contacted Lavie’s attorney, swore at him and threatened him, his property and members of his family, according to the complaint.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

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In September, the parliamentary speaker pledged to pay the bride price whenever Oyo determined to get married, to which the king in his throne smiled.

— Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The Republican candidate, Mike Rogers, has pledged support for a corrupt, racist, authoritarian-minded administration.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

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