swear by
verb
swore by; swearing by; swears by
: to place great confidence in
swears by his mechanic
Examples of swear by in a Sentence
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Don’t miss out on handy gadgets like Apple AirPods with noise cancellation and an air purifier that shoppers with allergies swear by.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Dussault swears by shades of blush pink, which are ideal for bringing brightness and personality to bedrooms and bathrooms.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
An odor-absorbing bar Avid cooks and fisherman swear by this odor-absorbing stainless-steel bar.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Regulars also swear by the signature Twin Steer burger and the spaghetti chili, packed with beans and meat and served with a hunk of garlic toast.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Vionic is another shoe brand that podiatrists swear by because each style perfectly toes the line between fashion and function.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Below, shop Martha Stewart’s easy slip-on sneakers, a podiatrist’s go-to loafers, and the comfy-chic travel shoes shoppers swear by.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Perhaps the most impressive aspect of his coaching journey is the list of superstar players who swear by him.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Some swear by using a toothbrush to brush away the threads.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Dussault swears by shades of blush pink, which are ideal for bringing brightness and personality to bedrooms and bathrooms.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
An odor-absorbing bar Avid cooks and fisherman swear by this odor-absorbing stainless-steel bar.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Regulars also swear by the signature Twin Steer burger and the spaghetti chili, packed with beans and meat and served with a hunk of garlic toast.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Vionic is another shoe brand that podiatrists swear by because each style perfectly toes the line between fashion and function.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Below, shop Martha Stewart’s easy slip-on sneakers, a podiatrist’s go-to loafers, and the comfy-chic travel shoes shoppers swear by.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Perhaps the most impressive aspect of his coaching journey is the list of superstar players who swear by him.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Some swear by using a toothbrush to brush away the threads.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
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“Swear by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swear%20by. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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