swear by
verb
swore by; swearing by; swears by
: to place great confidence in
swears by his mechanic
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Amazon's limited-time deals include hanging toiletry bags, compression packing cubes (a non-negotiable for staying organized on the road), passport holders, and an airplane foot rest that even flight attendants swear by.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Droves of Amazon shoppers swear by the Jackshibo Wide Running Sneakers for a variety of activities, even compared to pricier brands like Hoka and Brooks.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Neil Patrick Harris swears by it — and the internet has feelings.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
British Vogue’s Morgan Fargo swears by a scoop into her morning matcha or smoothie.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
Picosa swears by this tactic every time.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
Kirkland Signature Flex-Tech 13-Gallon Kitchen Trash Bags Sure, trash bags aren’t the most exciting item to buy at Costco, but shoppers swear by these flexible drawstring kitchen bags, which have tear-resistant technology and side seams to protect against leaks.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Some people will swear by watering orchids with a single ice cube each week, but the expert says, absolutely not.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Considering how popular Laura Geller is among the over-50 crowd—everyone, including Oprah and Fran Drescher, swears by the brand—I’m not shocked to learn that Stewart also uses it.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Droves of Amazon shoppers swear by the Jackshibo Wide Running Sneakers for a variety of activities, even compared to pricier brands like Hoka and Brooks.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Neil Patrick Harris swears by it — and the internet has feelings.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
British Vogue’s Morgan Fargo swears by a scoop into her morning matcha or smoothie.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
Picosa swears by this tactic every time.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
Kirkland Signature Flex-Tech 13-Gallon Kitchen Trash Bags Sure, trash bags aren’t the most exciting item to buy at Costco, but shoppers swear by these flexible drawstring kitchen bags, which have tear-resistant technology and side seams to protect against leaks.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Some people will swear by watering orchids with a single ice cube each week, but the expert says, absolutely not.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Considering how popular Laura Geller is among the over-50 crowd—everyone, including Oprah and Fran Drescher, swears by the brand—I’m not shocked to learn that Stewart also uses it.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Swear by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swear%20by. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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