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as in to curse
to use offensive or indecent language no one is allowed to swear in this house

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as in to testify
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact the sworn statement of the witness was presented as evidence

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noun

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Some of his customers swear by it for getting rid of stubborn pit stains and freshening up musty towels, too. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024 Pete swears it’s been addressed, and suggests the men pay the money and move on. Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024
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Inland Istria While first-time visitors to Istria, easily one of the best places to visit in Croatia, make a beeline for the coast, those in the know swear by the peninsula's green interior. Anja Mutic, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2023 Podiatrists recommend them, travelers love them, and even nurses on TikTok swear by them. Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for swear 

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“Swear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swear. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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