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
Attendees then each took a personal oath, similar to one taken by the United States president as they are sworn into office.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
The president also gave the oath of enlistment to some 250 soldiers.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 14 June 2025
Trump committed a gross violation of the Constitution, the most brazen violation yet of his oath to uphold it.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
During the event, President Trump administered the oath that swore into the Army a large body of young men and women who are willing to risk their lives to preserve our country and freedom.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
The president also gave the oath of enlistment to some 250 soldiers.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 14 June 2025
Trump committed a gross violation of the Constitution, the most brazen violation yet of his oath to uphold it.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
During the event, President Trump administered the oath that swore into the Army a large body of young men and women who are willing to risk their lives to preserve our country and freedom.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oath
Noun
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For years, the promise of frictionless global commerce has been dangled before merchants, developers and consumers alike.—
Paul Marcantonio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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For now, that’s one big promise Musk still needs to deliver.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Framed as a vow of unwavering support, the song blends lyrics of resilience and love to become a balm, even when outside forces attempt to discredit and diminish.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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The ceremony, where Tucker and Hudgens exchanged personalized vows, was officiated by former monk Jay Shetty.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Initially, the Swiss government’s CHF 15 million pledge during the bid process was set to be slashed to CHF 4 million, sparking political and public backlash.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Both would also make good on several of Trump's campaign pledges, including no taxes on overtime or tips, albeit on a temporary basis.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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“Oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oath. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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