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as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
the two countries signed a peace covenant that, it was hoped, would put an end to decades of bitter conflict
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as in contract
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
I had to sign a covenant that I would return the rental car on time
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
the covenant that existed among neighbors in olden times whereby they would quickly respond to the call to help put out one another's house fires
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as in to bargain
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
a traditional rule held that a husband could not enter into a covenant with his wife, because that was the equivalent of covenanting with himself
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as in to promise
to make a solemn declaration of intent
the home buyers had to covenant that they would restore and keep the house for at least 10 years in exchange for a low mortgage rate
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Recent Examples of covenant
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 31 Jan. 2025
The office says Domb's $6.5 million bid is precluded by a restrictive covenant that requires the property to be used for educational purposes.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Carter and those around him hoped that the accords would eventually pave the way to a wider regional peace, centered on a covenant between Israel and the Palestinians.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Results failed to meet bond covenants for more than $700 million borrowed against future revenue, triggering an uncomfortable conversation between the medical provider and the insurance company that protects investors.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The company reports compliance with all debt covenants.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 31 Jan. 2025
The office says Domb's $6.5 million bid is precluded by a restrictive covenant that requires the property to be used for educational purposes.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Carter and those around him hoped that the accords would eventually pave the way to a wider regional peace, centered on a covenant between Israel and the Palestinians.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Results failed to meet bond covenants for more than $700 million borrowed against future revenue, triggering an uncomfortable conversation between the medical provider and the insurance company that protects investors.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for covenant
Noun
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The treaty was signed in Washington D.C., in April 1949.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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By inviting Beijing to negotiations, Trump could test China’s goodwill and, if an agreement is reached, make sure that China has a stake in implementing a cease-fire. February 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Sino-Soviet treaty of alliance.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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All three agreements are contingency fee contracts, meaning the districts will pay the firms out of any monetary damages they’re awarded.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2025
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Kershaw, in his 18th and possibly last season, is making $7.5 million after signing a contract earlier this month.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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The City Council approved several amendments to the Community Master Plan as well as a new agreement with developer Festival Ranch North, LLC, since the original one expired.—
Alexandra Hardle,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Hoyer is in the final year of his own contract, and there is a potential lockout looming once the collective bargaining agreement expires after the 2026 season.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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In Texas, for example, only police and firefighters can collectively bargain.—
Orlando Mayorquín,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Biden appointees to the board also announced a rule that toughened the requirement that employers bargain with unions, even without the union having to win an election.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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After a brief and relatively quiet week for earnings, this week promises to bring a wave of significant reports, offering valuable insights into the future trajectory of key sectors such as AI, technology, and finance.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
23 Feb. 2025
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Android 16 promises to make Android even better, even more secure.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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In any case, the two countries’ relationship does not hinge only on normalization, the defense pact or Palestinian statehood, especially under Mr. Trump.—
Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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This pact, brokered with the help of Wasserman agents, is worth six figures.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Zelenskyy has said Ukraine can't hold them back without U.S. aid or strong security guarantees.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
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If that guarantee goes away, the dividends might, too.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
20 Feb. 2025
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That’s a long way of saying: Don’t be surprised if this tandem goes against convention and sticks to their own draft board.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Washington was viewed both as the father of the unified nation and as a southerner, enslaver, and head of the convention that produced the slavery-endorsing Constitution.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Covenant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covenant. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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