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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
The murder of Trooper George Hanna was especially egregious, robbing the community of a man who swore to protect and serve it.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Kon Knueppel, Charlotte Hornets (+500 to win) Knueppel has been as good as advertised by the experts who swore his game would translate to the NBA level.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
For a guy who swore off foreign entanglements, Trump has the United States as tangled as a cheap fishing reel.
—Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Or in the exaggerated, almost unbelievable stories told by aging fans who swore college football once had a soul, an edge and an attitude that rattled authority.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
In the 1960s, Brigitte Bardot swore by cat-eye sunglasses.
—Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2025
The leader of the group swore allegiance to al Qaeda in 2012 following the death of Osama bin Laden, according to the DOJ.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
During the middle of the day when the sun was brightest, visitors swore they had been transported to a faraway tropical island.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Aurora Municipal Court Presiding Judge Shawn Day swore him in Monday alongside fellow newcomers Gianina Horton, Amy Wiles and Alli Jackson.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2025
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Kon Knueppel, Charlotte Hornets (+500 to win) Knueppel has been as good as advertised by the experts who swore his game would translate to the NBA level.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
For a guy who swore off foreign entanglements, Trump has the United States as tangled as a cheap fishing reel.
—Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Or in the exaggerated, almost unbelievable stories told by aging fans who swore college football once had a soul, an edge and an attitude that rattled authority.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
In the 1960s, Brigitte Bardot swore by cat-eye sunglasses.
—Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2025
The leader of the group swore allegiance to al Qaeda in 2012 following the death of Osama bin Laden, according to the DOJ.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
During the middle of the day when the sun was brightest, visitors swore they had been transported to a faraway tropical island.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Aurora Municipal Court Presiding Judge Shawn Day swore him in Monday alongside fellow newcomers Gianina Horton, Amy Wiles and Alli Jackson.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swore
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As spectators, we are cursed to be onlookers — powerless to help, despite our desire to.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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They are obligated to live in a state of unceasing anxiety, superstition, and fear of their team being cursed.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Machado has vowed to return to Venezuela and has called for elections to replace Maduro.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pittsburgh has vowed to build around a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and rookie Bubba Chandler.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Ballard testified that a pair of bloodstained gloves recovered near Ibarra’s home contained mostly Laken Riley’s DNA, along with DNA from at least one other unidentified individual, but did not contain Ibarra’s DNA.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The woman testified that she was asked by her aunt, who is related to Karla Garcia, to pretend to be Jacqueline.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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That Youngin still a man and he can get cussed out but don’t put ya hands on me.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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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
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Yet Senate Democrats have promised to derail its passage ahead of a Friday shutdown deadline unless the DHS portion is renegotiated.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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The pieces toast up crisp, but when served over warm soup, channel the gooeyness promised from the center of a fried slab.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company has pledged to build one home for underinsured families for every 10 homes built in Los Angeles.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Coalition members also agreed to carry on with long-term military support for Ukraine and pledged defense cooperation, including training, defense production and intelligence sharing.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Swore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swore. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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