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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
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
From the beeswax taper that Kelly Wearstler swears by as a dinner party MVP to the Cire Trudon classic multiple pros call their favorite, their answers run the gamut.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026
One of the most common riffs Simmons swears by at home or on the road?
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
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
From the beeswax taper that Kelly Wearstler swears by as a dinner party MVP to the Cire Trudon classic multiple pros call their favorite, their answers run the gamut.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026
One of the most common riffs Simmons swears by at home or on the road?
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2026
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
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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Written and directed by Sarnoski, the film promises to offer a much darker take on the Robin Hood stories that explores the end of the character’s life.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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This year’s election cycle also promises to be another showdown of moneyed interests via dueling ballot measures, with those either increasing or decreasing taxes at the top of the heap.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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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This interpretation of the events pledges fealty to the source material, sometimes at the expense of character development, but the film’s all-star cast is more than equipped to pick up the slack.—
Lia Beck,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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The bill also pledges to provide funding in 2027 to reduce premiums, particularly for low-income enrollees.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Swears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swears. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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