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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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Recent Examples of swearing
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Officials said a community swearing-in ceremony for Mitchell will take place sometime in the spring.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The film follows his journey after he was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at age 25, and the title is a nod to his uncontrollable swearing — a symptom of the syndrome.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
In a statement addressing the incident on Monday, Davidson reiterated that his verbal tics and uncontrollable swearing, which are symptoms of Tourette's, are involuntary.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
The Tourette Association of America says about 10-15% of people with the syndrome experience a kind of vocal tic called coprolalia — involuntary swearing, slurs or other socially unacceptable words or phrases.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
The audience had been advised before the show that tics or involuntary swearing could occur, and Davidson received hearty applause, CNN reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
The relationship between Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and most City Council members has gone from chilly to nearly frozen in the eight months since her swearing-in.
—Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Feb. 2026
Deadline hears that swearing is another issue that has come up in BAFTA planning meetings.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Another research project showed that negative spectator behaviors like swearing or threatening language was observed at 68% of events.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
On a rainy afternoon in an East Village noodle shop, Kate Hudson is swearing me to secrecy.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The incident has sparked outrage in the film community and online over BAFTA and the BBC’s decision not to cut the racial slur and swearing from the initial broadcast, despite the show airing with a two-hour delay.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
Davidson’s Tourette’s causes involuntary tics, and he could be heard swearing at several points during last night’s ceremony.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
Hurley yelled at himself for swearing, leaning back with his hands on his head.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Davidson, whose tics include swearing, is expected to attend the ceremony, meaning any winner’s speech would be observed closely by producers if it were broadcast before the 9PM watershed.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
The swearing-in ceremony drew an array of Texas Democrats and highlighted his labor organizer roots.
—Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
In welcoming the group during a swearing-in ceremony, Fils-Aimé made an impassioned appeal for civic engagement in Haiti and insisted on the need for his new cabinet to take resolute action.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Officials said a community swearing-in ceremony for Mitchell will take place sometime in the spring.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The film follows his journey after he was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at age 25, and the title is a nod to his uncontrollable swearing — a symptom of the syndrome.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
In a statement addressing the incident on Monday, Davidson reiterated that his verbal tics and uncontrollable swearing, which are symptoms of Tourette's, are involuntary.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
The Tourette Association of America says about 10-15% of people with the syndrome experience a kind of vocal tic called coprolalia — involuntary swearing, slurs or other socially unacceptable words or phrases.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
The audience had been advised before the show that tics or involuntary swearing could occur, and Davidson received hearty applause, CNN reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
The relationship between Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and most City Council members has gone from chilly to nearly frozen in the eight months since her swearing-in.
—Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Feb. 2026
Deadline hears that swearing is another issue that has come up in BAFTA planning meetings.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Warren was bleeding but conscious, propped on an elbow, ordering Sneaky to get the sheep back, swearing when the man tried to move him.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Another research project showed that negative spectator behaviors like swearing or threatening language was observed at 68% of events.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
On a rainy afternoon in an East Village noodle shop, Kate Hudson is swearing me to secrecy.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The incident has sparked outrage in the film community and online over BAFTA and the BBC’s decision not to cut the racial slur and swearing from the initial broadcast, despite the show airing with a two-hour delay.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
Davidson’s Tourette’s causes involuntary tics, and he could be heard swearing at several points during last night’s ceremony.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
Hurley yelled at himself for swearing, leaning back with his hands on his head.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Davidson, whose tics include swearing, is expected to attend the ceremony, meaning any winner’s speech would be observed closely by producers if it were broadcast before the 9PM watershed.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
The swearing-in ceremony drew an array of Texas Democrats and highlighted his labor organizer roots.
—Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swearing
Noun
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No profanity, no targeting a player’s personal life.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The flair MacTaggart puts into her creations is a touch of cheeky humor and, occasionally, profanity.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Davidson’s Tourette’s causes involuntary tics, and he was heard cursing throughout the show, however the BBC failed to censor the N-word during its broadcast, causing further harm.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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Jones also played two tapes in which Karen can be heard screaming and cursing at her daughter.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In comments last week, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng warned that external volatility could spill over into China, vowing that the central bank will try to insulate the domestic market from contagion.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Progressive groups are vowing to mount challenges from the left to any lawmaker who opposes the war powers vote, Axios reported.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At a hearing in 2023, Mullin challenged a union leader testifying before the committee to a physical fight.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Among those testifying in support of the bill was Dan Peters, senior vice president and general counsel for The University of Kansas Health System.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Another young man, Mashal Khan, a university student and poet, was lynched by a mob of fellow students who accused him of blasphemy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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As depicted in the movie, Lee was arrested multiple times for blasphemy and disturbing the peace.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The pastor seems to enjoy cussing, or half-cussing, while on the green.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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Many would consider cussing those law enforcement officers an act of rebellious patriotism.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Lloyd now joins the inside linebacker room with promising soon-to-be third-year talent in Trevin Wallace and a few other question marks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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The results represent a victory for the ruling Historic Pact, which has campaigned on promising to continue Petro’s program of progressive economic reforms.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Several leaned out of their windows to shout insults or raise middle fingers.—
Jodi Bondi Norgaard,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Left-wing social media users launched a volley of insults at 23-year-old Brooke Slusser in recent days.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Swearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swearing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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