as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
I need your oath that you won't do anything until I've had time to make a decision
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Recent Examples of oath
Dalal-Dheini said many of those who are about to take the oath have already progressed though various immigration statuses, taking years to gain their green card and then eventually seek citizenship.
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2026
As outside forces, from fellow cops to cartel bosses, learn about the sizable stash, loyalties and oaths are called into question.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
The Milwaukee-area refugees passed their naturalization exams and were days away from swearing allegiance to the United States at an oath ceremony.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 14 Jan. 2026
That’s because our oath to the United States, and to our communities, doesn’t come with an end date.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2026
As outside forces, from fellow cops to cartel bosses, learn about the sizable stash, loyalties and oaths are called into question.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
The Milwaukee-area refugees passed their naturalization exams and were days away from swearing allegiance to the United States at an oath ceremony.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 14 Jan. 2026
That’s because our oath to the United States, and to our communities, doesn’t come with an end date.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oath
Noun
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Lemon was released on his own recognizance with the promise to return to court, LA Mayor Karen Bass said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Early applications show promise, as molecular memristors could enable brain-like computing, while molecular sensors can track single chemical reactions, revealing details invisible to conventional techniques.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, her identity is revealed; their storyline explores the dynamics of social class, as well as a sweet relationship that ultimately ends in exchanging of vows and four kids.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Few lines from cinema are as perfect as Inigo Montoya’s vow of revenge from The Princess Bride.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Belle Ratliff, senior F/P Ratliff, a UTEP pledge, has a 6-foot-2 frame.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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Gerstner joins billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates and Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, and his wife, Susan, who previously announced pledges.—
Jessica Dickler,Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oath. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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