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as in cursing
to use offensive or indecent language
no one is allowed to swear in this house
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as in vowing
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 testifying
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact
the sworn statement of the witness was presented as evidence
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as in profanity
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Recent Examples of swearing
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Hobart Fire Department officially welcomed four new firefighter/EMTs during a swearing-in ceremony recently at Fire Station 1, a release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Presidents have turned to the garden for peace treaty signings between other nations, presidential press conferences, meetings with foreign heads of state, landmark bill signings and swearing-in ceremonies of Supreme Court justices.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Davidson struggled but in adulthood found an advocate in his friend’s mother Dottie (Maxine Peake) and under the mentorship of Tommy (Peter Mullan), who saw through the uncontrollable ticks and swearing and gave him a job.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Many societies in the past have linked swearing to blasphemy or sin.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Cintron is accused of pushing her to the kitchen floor, grabbing a knife from the counter and stabbing her repeatedly while swearing at her, Velez Bonilla’s boyfriend recounted to deputies.
—Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Get ready and go to work by taking my bike with me on the train, purposelessly swearing against the strong wind while cycling.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Essentially, swearing appears to shift attention and cognitive resources toward the most salient action.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Hobart Fire Department officially welcomed four new firefighter/EMTs during a swearing-in ceremony recently at Fire Station 1, a release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Presidents have turned to the garden for peace treaty signings between other nations, presidential press conferences, meetings with foreign heads of state, landmark bill signings and swearing-in ceremonies of Supreme Court justices.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher went on one of his bad-boy tirades during a performance at the 1996 show by swearing, wandering the stage and making lewd gestures during his brother Noel's guitar solo.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Davidson struggled but in adulthood found an advocate in his friend’s mother Dottie (Maxine Peake) and under the mentorship of Tommy (Peter Mullan), who saw through the uncontrollable ticks and swearing and gave him a job.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Many societies in the past have linked swearing to blasphemy or sin.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Cintron is accused of pushing her to the kitchen floor, grabbing a knife from the counter and stabbing her repeatedly while swearing at her, Velez Bonilla’s boyfriend recounted to deputies.
—Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Get ready and go to work by taking my bike with me on the train, purposelessly swearing against the strong wind while cycling.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swearing
Verb
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Alisah, who was present in the passenger’s seat of the car, also got caught up in the mix, cursing at Renner’s mom.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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But cursing and insulting people today is perfectly acceptable.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Miccosukee Tribe, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit challenging the use of the facility, is vowing to continue its lawsuit.—
Ely Brown,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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In 2021, Kraft Heinz sold both its Planters nut business and its natural cheese business, vowing to reinvest the money into higher-growth brands like P3 protein snacks and Lunchables.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bera, a former Sacramento County chief medical officer, had a clear message as Kennedy spent his day testifying before the Senate Finance Committee, where he was grilled hard by both Republicans and Democrats.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Executives from both companies had defended the arrangement during the trial, with Mozilla's leaders even testifying that Firefox might not survive without it.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ellis then claimed that Cardi cut her face with a fingernail and spat on her while yelling profanity and racial slurs at Ellis.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Ada County Highway District said in a news release that in addition to profanities and inappropriate gestures, road-work crews have been subject to more dangerous driving behavior, including aggressive actions that have led to more police response — and even to criminal charges.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But even without European football, and after a decade in which Old Trafford has at times resembled a graveyard for promising careers, the lure of Manchester United — in terms of glamour, prestige and finance — remains powerful.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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In a corner Reluctance to cut welfare spending and raise taxes, while promising big-ticket spending on the NHS, defense, infrastructure and education, means that Labour has boxed itself into a corner, Peel Hunt's Chief Economist Kallum Pickering told CNBC.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many societies in the past have linked swearing to blasphemy or sin.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The organization has also taken on international cases involving silent prayer arrests in the U.K. and blasphemy charges in Nigeria.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … OPEN SEAT FIGHT – Former news anchor enters Senate race pledging to secure border, help families.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In a statement following the SCO AI Cooperation Forum held in May, Beijing called on member states to work together in building a collaboration center for AI application, while pledging to promote open-source AI models and share advanced technologies.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps, like Elizabeth in the face of Darcy’s insult, Austen would also be prompted to spread spirited gossip about her heroine’s doubters and haters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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When big gatherings of police and federal agents suddenly show up in residential areas, crowds often meet them with cell phone cameras, righteous indignation and insults.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Swearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swearing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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