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
  • Crashing Out With Kail follows the reality star on her tour and promises to feature hotel room chaos, green room tension, business decisions made on the fly and a relationship playing out in real time while seven kids wait at home.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Fall’s brisk weather brings with it the promise of cozy knitwear, cashmere socks, and roaring fires—perhaps the only downside is that the grey skies exacerbate the our considerable vitamin D deficiency.
    — Violet Hayward, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Since exchanging vows in July 2026, the pop star and NFL player have barely seen each other due to their hectic schedules.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Because Dylan is a lifelong Knicks fan who grew up in the city, Aemilia’s vows included a quote from Knicks head coach Mike Brown, in celebration of the team’s historic win a week before the wedding.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Over the past few years, Dallas has been transformed into a hotbed for the financial services sector, with pledges for massive offices and headcounts coming from firms like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase.
    — Ian Thomas, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The statement said both sides will continue to work together on the pledge to reduce reciprocal tariffs on roughly $30 billion worth of goods.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oath. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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