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as in cursed
to use offensive or indecent language
no one is allowed to swear in this house
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as in vowed
to make a solemn declaration of intent
swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
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Recent Examples of swore
Again After the accident, Barker swore off flying for good.
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Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Hunted by his former boss, Brooks (Perlman) — a ruthless crime lord who knows every secret Don swore to bury — Don must fight for redemption, protect the boy, and face the sins of the woman who pulled him back in… one bullet at a time.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Indeed, since changes in producer prices are an early warning of coming price boosts at the household level, economic policy makers in the administration and at the Fed who swore oaths to do their jobs should miss some sleep.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Rodgers swore his 21st NFL opener overall and 18th as a starter was no different than any preceding it.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Anto, a Parisian cop of Corsican origin, swore as a child to his brother – killed in a vendetta – to break the cycle of vengeance that has plagued their family for generations.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
One text written before 1250 swore by dead vultures being a one-size-fits-all cure for a myriad of health issues.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Hunted by his former boss, Brooks (Perlman) — a ruthless crime lord who knows every secret Don swore to bury — Don must fight for redemption, protect the boy, and face the sins of the woman who pulled him back in… one bullet at a time.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Indeed, since changes in producer prices are an early warning of coming price boosts at the household level, economic policy makers in the administration and at the Fed who swore oaths to do their jobs should miss some sleep.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Rodgers swore his 21st NFL opener overall and 18th as a starter was no different than any preceding it.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Anto, a Parisian cop of Corsican origin, swore as a child to his brother – killed in a vendetta – to break the cycle of vengeance that has plagued their family for generations.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
One text written before 1250 swore by dead vultures being a one-size-fits-all cure for a myriad of health issues.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swore
Verb
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Napoli’s coach cursed the fates.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The safe housemates were Nancy and Cameron, while Emily, Sam, and Caroline were cursed with an evil eye.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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China claims Taiwan as part of its territory despite having never controlled it and has vowed to annex it, by force if necessary.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The star, 52, made his first appearance since missing the Emmys earlier this month and vowed not to give up the fight against the debilitating disease.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Combs’ former girlfriend, who testified under the pseudonym Jane, did not submit a letter to the judge.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ventura testified over four days in May while nine months pregnant with her son.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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We have been cussed for offering the homeless food, water and clothing.—
Bruce Higgins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lawmakers have promised that schools and local governments, which receive a large share of the sales tax revenue the state collects, will be held harmless by the shift.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Humphrey and his command staff are working with Effective Law Enforcement For All (ELEFA), the group recently chosen by city officials as the independent monitor to oversee changes promised for the department.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Members of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus, by contrast, have pledged to vote against any funding package that includes an extension of ACA tax credits.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Around 30,000 employees signed a petition protesting the company’s in-office mandate, and more than 1,800 pledged to walk out from their jobs to take a stand.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Swore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swore. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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