as in vows
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 oaths
The committee will likely conduct hearings and will have the authority to compel witness attendance, administer oaths, and issue subpoenas.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
On 8th February, the Queen made her various oaths and declarations as a new monarch at St James's Palace.
—Hope Coke, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
Their abuses have taken lives, traumatized communities, and undermined the work and reputations of local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who continue to be guided by their oaths.
—Chris Mattei, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 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
Their oaths to serving the Constitution and the people of the United States are treated as sacred, binding members to an ideology that leads to action.
—Alexander Lowie, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
After new members took their oaths, Sneed invited the audience to stand and applaud out-going member Byers-Bailey, who has served on the board for 12 years.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
In September Congolese politicians swore oaths of fealty to President Tshisekedi, a ritual straight out of Mobutu's playbook.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
Indeed, since changes in producer prices are an early warning of coming price boosts at the household level, economic policy makers in the administration and at the Fed who swore oaths to do their jobs should miss some sleep.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
On 8th February, the Queen made her various oaths and declarations as a new monarch at St James's Palace.
—Hope Coke, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
Their abuses have taken lives, traumatized communities, and undermined the work and reputations of local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who continue to be guided by their oaths.
—Chris Mattei, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 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
Their oaths to serving the Constitution and the people of the United States are treated as sacred, binding members to an ideology that leads to action.
—Alexander Lowie, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
After new members took their oaths, Sneed invited the audience to stand and applaud out-going member Byers-Bailey, who has served on the board for 12 years.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
In September Congolese politicians swore oaths of fealty to President Tshisekedi, a ritual straight out of Mobutu's playbook.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
Indeed, since changes in producer prices are an early warning of coming price boosts at the household level, economic policy makers in the administration and at the Fed who swore oaths to do their jobs should miss some sleep.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oaths
Noun
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Following the end of her own engagement, Lou’s friend Tilda (Billie Lourd) enlists her services writing her vows, for which Lou secretly repurposes her own.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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Pacing his bedroom, his eyes fell to a copy of his own wedding vows framed on the wall.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the biggest promises of quantum computing is the ability to simulate molecules with unprecedented accuracy.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Commitments may need clearer promises, especially as the Moon in your tender 8th house nudges Jupiter in your busy 2nd house.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By the end of the evening, pledges exceeding $300 million had been secured.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Millions in donations and pledges were devoted to programs, events, advocacy groups, and awareness campaigns.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Oaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oaths. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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