as in swearing
to use offensive or indecent language
the little girl clapped her hands over her ears when her brother started cussing
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Detroit Tigers radio announcer Dan Dickerson has apologized after swearing on a hot mic during a commercial break, expressing his frustration after Detroit’s 3-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
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On her first-ever boat, she was berated by a misogynistic captain to the point of swearing back at him and walking off.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the midst of the chaos, Kendall accused Corey of cursing at her.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason, who appeared to be cursing profusely on the bench in the seconds after the decision, took the high road after the game.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Cussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cussing. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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