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as in to promise
to make a solemn declaration of intent
swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
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as in curse
a disrespectful or indecent word or expression
can't you express your frustration without using swears?
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Recent Examples of swear
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Prices start at just $10, and the markdowns include some of our favorite tried-and-true brands that frequent flyers and weekend jet-setters alike swear by.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
These men started talking to us, saying stuff to us, but Ivan just opened her mouth and let loose a raging stream of swears and curses.
—Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Many people swear by a particular home remedy for rabbits, such as coffee grounds, pet urine, garlic, or even strongly scented soap.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Prices start at just $10, and the markdowns include some of our favorite tried-and-true brands that frequent flyers and weekend jet-setters alike swear by.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
Taylor and Hinkle swear by bonnets, while Royal and others recommend tying longer styles into a loose bun or braid before wrapping.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
These men started talking to us, saying stuff to us, but Ivan just opened her mouth and let loose a raging stream of swears and curses.
—Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swear
Verb
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Then Sweet William came on the line cursing and threatening in a low, creepy voice.—
Robbie Robertson,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Referring to news coverage of Tesla’s $1 trillion package for Elon Musk, Abramovic cursed at the thought incredulously.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And the space promised live DJ sets, which meant less of a tranquil high tea vibe and more of a high-energy night out.—
Evan Moore
November 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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In response, California Democrats promised to make affordability a key issue during the legislative session.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Did Felix testify during his sister’s trial?—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lively’s disclosure also includes a long list of Hollywood celebrities and executives who may have information relevant to the case, though few if any of the big names are expected to actually testify.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And, when the alarm wails hours before dawn, human cusses of angry protest join the chorus of budget appliances failing before their time.—
Virginia Konchan,
The New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2024
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My grandmother extended a ladder up into this tough old cuss of a tree and climbed up, at some risk, to pick the bulging fruit.—
Jim Meddleton,
The Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2024
Verb
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Watching Rome, Shiv, and Ken attempt to battle, scrape, and betray their way into their father’s heart—and, conversely, seeing Logan withhold, meter out, and blaspheme his version of love back at them—propelled Succession through four glorious seasons.—
John Ortved,
Vogue,
29 Oct. 2025
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Greg has been blasphemed on national hockey shows up there, eh?—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2024
Verb
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During his set, Stewart joked about blaming everything that goes wrong, including a phone going off in the crowd, on the election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor and mocked residents who vowed to move out of the city if the Democrat won.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Powell knows the lie will stick and immediately vows violent retribution.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Don't ignore Congress' damning new report on Biden.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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In contrast to the focus on glitzy, eye-catching purchases, the damning report notes astonishing delays to work on the Louvre’s security infrastructure.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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During her part of the acceptance speech, Roper, the first woman DJ to gain entry into the Rock Hall, pledged her allegiance to her fellow female turntable experts.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The airline said 100 percent of affected passengers have been rebooked and pledged to protect service to smaller and remote communities.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Swear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swear. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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