1
as in committing
to obligate by prior agreement
I would love to go to dinner with you, but I've pledged myself to a play with my parents that night
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as in pawning
to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan
pledged their house against the loan
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as in vowing
to make a solemn declaration of intent
I pledge that I will abide by all of the rules of this organization
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Recent Examples of pledging
China ratified the protocols in 1987, pledging not to test nuclear weapons within the zone or threaten to use them against signatories with territory in the region.
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ABC News,
6 July 2026
Candidate Ryan Meyer has also been a vocal opponent of the tax policies, pledging to reverse them quickly if elected.
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Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2026
Instead, candidates’ positions on Israel and Gaza, like pledging to cosponsor legislation cutting off some weapons to Israel, are emerging as more of a credibility test, progressives said.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Olivia Rodrigo’s all-female Daisy Chain Fields music festival—highlighting the women artists that are excluded from big festivals, and pledging all proceeds to organizations advancing women and girls—sold out in less than an hour.
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Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and rapper Nicki Minaj have promoted the accounts, with Minaj pledging to donate hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to CNBC.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
World leaders are expressing their condolences today and pledging support through aid, search and rescue assistance and military equipment.
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Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The list of countries pledging to send humanitarian aid includes the United States, Brazil, El Salvador, Mexico, Spain, Germany, France and many others.
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Dulce Suarez,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
ABC News,
6 July 2026
Candidate Ryan Meyer has also been a vocal opponent of the tax policies, pledging to reverse them quickly if elected.
—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2026
Instead, candidates’ positions on Israel and Gaza, like pledging to cosponsor legislation cutting off some weapons to Israel, are emerging as more of a credibility test, progressives said.
—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Olivia Rodrigo’s all-female Daisy Chain Fields music festival—highlighting the women artists that are excluded from big festivals, and pledging all proceeds to organizations advancing women and girls—sold out in less than an hour.
—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and rapper Nicki Minaj have promoted the accounts, with Minaj pledging to donate hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to CNBC.
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
World leaders are expressing their condolences today and pledging support through aid, search and rescue assistance and military equipment.
—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The list of countries pledging to send humanitarian aid includes the United States, Brazil, El Salvador, Mexico, Spain, Germany, France and many others.
—
Dulce Suarez,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pledging
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Kane went from penalty scorer to committing a foul that led to a Mexico penalty, kicking the leg of Brian Gutiérrez while trying to clear the ball.
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Drop Shots 😱 A player in the girls’ singles was disqualified from her match after committing a cardinal Wimbledon sin.
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When interviewed by police in May, Weckesser allegedly admitted to stealing the ring from the home and re-shaping it before pawning it off.
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Following the break-in, police said Kisakye traveled to Miami and began pawning expensive jewelry.
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As Mexico’s team prepares to take on England on Sunday night, a match that many predict will be the toughest yet for El Tri, authorities nationwide are vowing to strengthen safety protocols.
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Several Gulf countries have strongly denounced Iran's drone strikes Saturday on the island nation of Bahrain, while vowing to stand united against any possible aggression from Tehran in the future.
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The bottom line Temporarily parting with $80,000 by depositing into a CD account won't be appropriate for every saver.
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On the Fourth of July, the federal government will start depositing $1,000 in the stock market for every eligible American newborn.
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Trump campaigned on addressing those frustrations, promising disruption instead of the status quo.
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The forecasts are looking increasingly promising for aurora chasers.
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Ormund buckles easily enough, dropping to his knee and swearing fealty to Daenerys.
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Social media videos show drivers aghast at the lines or swearing at empty gas pumps and rising prices.
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“Pledging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledging. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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