Definition of oathnext
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 Ellen, however, is more concerned with Brian and Murtagh (Rory Alexander), who is also on the run with them, making it out alive than any oath. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2026 Rather, the crisis of the Lincoln has illuminated a pattern of callousness and cruelty toward military personnel, people who have sworn an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. — Andrea N. Goldstein, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Article Nine of the Constitution stipulates that, upon ascending the throne, the monarch must take an oath before the Storting, the Norwegian parliament, to govern the country in accordance with the Constitution and the laws. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 Bowie allegedly told other users about her oath and shared the audio file of her reciting the pledge with them. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oath
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Noun
  • Merz, 70, became Germany's leader 16 months ago with promises to turn around an economy that has barely grown in years.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The deals between labels and AI music platforms — on which consumers can create full songs from text prompts — share a basic promise.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Bündchen and Brady were married in a small ceremony in Santa Monica in February of 2009, followed by a vow renewal two months later in Costa Rica.
    — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The statue's pose was inspired by a photo of Brooks at his 50th wedding anniversary and vow renewal with his wife, Vernadine Brooks, in the late 1990s.
    — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The discussions have also included output — including Ellison’s longstanding pledge to produce at least 30 films a year, according to two sources familiar with the talks.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Bonta has said that Ellison’s pledge for the two studios to release 30 films a year wasn’t enough to end the legal wrangling because prosecutors often are powerless to enforce conditions after a deal closes.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oath. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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