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
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The Le Creuset Dutch stands at the ready in our Test Kitchen for any stewing and braising needs, and Firkser also swears by hers at home.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Kamara swears by hydrating the scalp and minimal heavy product use.
—Donnetta Monk, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Olly Melatonin Gummies Once again, travel can really disrupt your sleep so to help her wind down for sleep or for sleep support in flight, in a new city or on a new timezone, Case swears by these extra strength melatonin gummies.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
The brand is also renowned for its Medicube Age-R Booster Pro, which our senior beauty editor swears by for glassy, glowing skin.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
Vogue’s Concetta Ciarlo also swears by Purito’s gel-cream when trying to calm her own flare ups.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert swears by its power.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Leipzig swears by these connections as a key to living longer and healthier.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
If someone swears on air, hosts typically apologize immediately to stay within Ofcom’s rules and avoid complaints or investigation.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The Le Creuset Dutch stands at the ready in our Test Kitchen for any stewing and braising needs, and Firkser also swears by hers at home.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Kamara swears by hydrating the scalp and minimal heavy product use.
—Donnetta Monk, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Olly Melatonin Gummies Once again, travel can really disrupt your sleep so to help her wind down for sleep or for sleep support in flight, in a new city or on a new timezone, Case swears by these extra strength melatonin gummies.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
The brand is also renowned for its Medicube Age-R Booster Pro, which our senior beauty editor swears by for glassy, glowing skin.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
Vogue’s Concetta Ciarlo also swears by Purito’s gel-cream when trying to calm her own flare ups.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert swears by its power.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Leipzig swears by these connections as a key to living longer and healthier.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swears
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In a beat of levity that carries new weight, Geralt quietly curses afterward.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Liam Perino curses in front of his parents.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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StubHub is among the companies collaborating with OpenAI directly since its debut of Operator in January, which promises to perform actions online.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The film promises to explore Michael Jackson’s complex legacy through both iconic performances and personal moments.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Victim’s brother testifies The other Brooks twin, David Brooks, shared their special bond with jurors.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Later, Alma returns home to New Haven, and testifies in support of Maggie.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Following the deaths of his brother William (Felix Kammerer) and his sister-in-law Elizabeth (Mia Goth), Victor vows vengeance on the Creature and dedicates the rest of his life to a merciless pursuit of him.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Coach Dan Quinn learned his lesson from Jayden Daniels’ garbage time elbow injury and vows to pull backup QB Marcus Mariota the moment the game gets out of hand … in the second quarter.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
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Gelinas points out that the MTA pledges future bus fares to bond holders as a condition of borrowing money.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Instacart also pledges to expand its Carts Campaign, which allows supporters to send food and household essentials to over 300 Feeding America food bank partners nationwide.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Swears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swears. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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