1
as in curses
to use offensive or indecent language
no one is allowed to swear in this house
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as in promises
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 cusses
a disrespectful or indecent word or expression
can't you express your frustration without using swears?
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Recent Examples of swears
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Without Brzezinski’s tact and creativity, Ashe swears the situation would have spiraled.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Billy Bob Thornton swears a blue streak.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot of UPF clothing out there, but for saltwater fishing, Rubner swears by Free Fly apparel from head to toe.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire In northern New Hampshire, Wildcat Mountain’s diehard following swears by its exciting terrain, stunning views of Mount Washington and the great White Mountain National Forest, and intimate, no-frills feel that makes winter-sport purists feel right at home.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
An InStyle writer swears by the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer for brightening her dark under-eye circles and acne marks.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
To keep the hardwood floors shiny, contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert swears by the Narwal S30 Pro Wet Dry vacuum cleaner.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
Kelley Kolettis swears by Sam's Club's Member’s Mark Hotel Luxury Collection 1,000 thread count sheets.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
Under the watchful eye of sheriffs deputies who threatened to ticket anyone caught standing in the road, along with a small number of National Guard members, the protesters took turns screaming swears and warming up in nearby parked cars.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Matas Buzelis swears Luka Dončić started it.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Without Brzezinski’s tact and creativity, Ashe swears the situation would have spiraled.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Billy Bob Thornton swears a blue streak.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot of UPF clothing out there, but for saltwater fishing, Rubner swears by Free Fly apparel from head to toe.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire In northern New Hampshire, Wildcat Mountain’s diehard following swears by its exciting terrain, stunning views of Mount Washington and the great White Mountain National Forest, and intimate, no-frills feel that makes winter-sport purists feel right at home.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
An InStyle writer swears by the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer for brightening her dark under-eye circles and acne marks.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
To keep the hardwood floors shiny, contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert swears by the Narwal S30 Pro Wet Dry vacuum cleaner.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
Kelley Kolettis swears by Sam's Club's Member’s Mark Hotel Luxury Collection 1,000 thread count sheets.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
Kennedy could be heard hurling swears at the Swedish team.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
Under the watchful eye of sheriffs deputies who threatened to ticket anyone caught standing in the road, along with a small number of National Guard members, the protesters took turns screaming swears and warming up in nearby parked cars.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swears
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Unclear if Instagram curses are transferrable.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
18 Dec. 2025
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The driver curses at those outside and inside the car.—
Jason Kravarik,
CNN Money,
13 Nov. 2025
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With passionate fans, rising stars, and a city embracing the spotlight, March Madness in Sacramento is delivering exactly what its name promises.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Cate Charron Most protests have a few speakers, call and response chants and marches, but Saturday afternoon's event promises a whole lot more.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
28 Mar. 2026
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North Andover Police Officer Pat Noonan testifies in Kelsey Fitzsimmons trial.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bright streaks known as ejecta rays can be seen streaking away from young impact craters in Odendahl's photo, whose existence testifies to the incredible force unleashed in their creation.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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In that moment, Dupree involuntarily punches him and the pair go quiet as Dooley cusses and bends over wincing in pain.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tony Clark was forced to resign as players association head and replaced by Bruce Meyer as talk intensified about a possible management salary-cap proposal the players association vows to fight.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … CAPITAL CHAOS — FBI Director Kash Patel vows justice after Park Police officer gunned down.—
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FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Reilly pledges to work with the Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey to repeal or reform the Illinois Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today, or SAFE-T Act.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Andres Chait pledges continuity and a focus on students as LAUSD grapples with an FBI investigation into Alberto Carvalho.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Swears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swears. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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