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
Incoming members of parliament are slated to take their oaths next month, and it is expected that Prime Minister-designate Peter Magyar will push for the legislature to address the anti-LGBT laws immediately.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
But because the group’s rituals and oaths were shielded from public view and performed in clandestine sessions in Masonic temples, rumors spread about their activities.
—Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Although required oaths—such as allegiance to the sovereign and canonical obedience—are taken at the earlier election and confirmation ceremonies, the installation service does include a number of formal declarations or reaffirmations connected to the archbishop’s ministry.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
The committee will likely conduct hearings and will have the authority to compel witness attendance, administer oaths, and issue subpoenas.
—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
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
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
But because the group’s rituals and oaths were shielded from public view and performed in clandestine sessions in Masonic temples, rumors spread about their activities.
—Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Although required oaths—such as allegiance to the sovereign and canonical obedience—are taken at the earlier election and confirmation ceremonies, the installation service does include a number of formal declarations or reaffirmations connected to the archbishop’s ministry.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
The committee will likely conduct hearings and will have the authority to compel witness attendance, administer oaths, and issue subpoenas.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oaths
Noun
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Dave and Jesni, who first met in church more than a decade ago, exchanged vows on Friday at The Revere, a wedding and special events venue near Dawsonville, with hundreds of guests in attendance, George said.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Couples can exchange vows beside the lake, host cocktails around the infinity pool, and host a garden dinner beneath the trees—all without ever leaving the property.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
Noun
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Both teams have won their respective domestic leagues and are in red-hot form, so Saturday’s final promises to be an edge-of-the-seat thriller.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
Noun
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After picking up seven commitments through the afternoon, the U gained two more pledges to wrap up its Summer Splash official visit weekend.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2026
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The organizations that will navigate this moment well are not those with the most ambitious pledges or the longest sustainability reports.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Oaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oaths. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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