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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The council only settled on Egg after his third-eldest brother, Aemon, refused to release himself from his vows as a maester.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Gamble was asked specifically about Netflix’s recent vows to honor a 45-day window for Warner Bros releases in theaters.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Anthropic has pushed for promises from the DOD that its models will not be used for fully autonomous weapons or mass domestic surveillance of Americans — restrictions the Pentagon won’t agree to.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Wall Street Journal had also reported at the time that Ellison promised to make significant changes at the channel, though the specifics of those promises are not known.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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More than 45 countries are to take part, and the White House will announce upwards of $5 billion in pledges, but much is still to be resolved.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Trump does not always follow through on his campaign pledges.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Oaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oaths. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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