swear by

verb

swore by; swearing by; swears by

transitive verb

: to place great confidence in
swears by his mechanic

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Some come for the high-octane DJs at Shellona or the all-day revelry of Nikki Beach; others swear by the legendary glamour of Le Club 55 or the festive energy of Casa Amor. Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Its shiny finish resembles the clear Glossier Lip Gloss Tate McRae has sworn by, per a Refinery29 interview, while the lightweight formula gives lips a juicy-looking sheen without adding pigment. Grace Scollo, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 Geiger swears by these boots to keep her feet dry while trekking across college campuses in wet and snowy weather. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 For the old-school approach, travelers still swear by simple systems. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 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 18 Aug. 2026.

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