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
As outside forces, from fellow cops to cartel bosses, learn about the sizable stash, loyalties and oaths are called into question.
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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
In New York and Charleston, thousands publicly signed loyalty oaths to the king within months of the army’s arrival.
—Time, 9 Oct. 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
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
In New York and Charleston, thousands publicly signed loyalty oaths to the king within months of the army’s arrival.
—Time, 9 Oct. 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 pair renew their wedding vows.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, her identity is revealed; their storyline explores the dynamics of social class, as well as a sweet relationship that ultimately ends in exchanging of vows and four kids.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The bureau advises gamblers to beware promises of big payouts, tempting ads with no details, sweepstakes-style games, overseas business locations and payment through cryptocurrency.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The world’s wealthiest have managed to tap into tech as the industry is still rapidly growing—but fast-evolving promises also leave the door open for AI bubble concerns.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Emily’s List pledges to spend in Georgia’s midterms.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Trump won his second term with robust support from Latino voters and increased his backing among both Black and Asian voters, all while running on pledges of tough border enforcement and mass deportations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Oaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oaths. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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