swear by

verb

swore by; swearing by; swears by

transitive verb

: to place great confidence in
swears by his mechanic

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Associate editor Reece Andavolgyi swears by the Asics Gel-1130 Mule Sneakers. Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026 Some people swear by it, while others were turned off by weird side effects. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026 Both hikers and mountain bikers swear by Mae Simmons Park, and the trail network offers great views and wild terrain that ditches the conventional walking paths of most city hikes. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 From a slim portable charger to an Apple AirTag for peace of mind, these are the travel essentials my mom swears by—and many are currently on sale for Labor Day. Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swear by

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“Swear by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swear%20by. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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