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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
For a guy who swore off foreign entanglements, Trump has the United States as tangled as a cheap fishing reel.
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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
Military leaders swore an oath to defend the Constitution, not to obey a man.
—Jon Duffy, Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2025
In September Congolese politicians swore oaths of fealty to President Tshisekedi, a ritual straight out of Mobutu's playbook.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
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
Military leaders swore an oath to defend the Constitution, not to obey a man.
—Jon Duffy, Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2025
In September Congolese politicians swore oaths of fealty to President Tshisekedi, a ritual straight out of Mobutu's playbook.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swore
Verb
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In 2002, The Ring cursed VHS tapes; in 2014, Unfriended made laptops frightening; and now, in 2026, A24’s Undertone is ready to create the world’s first skin-crawling movie about a podcast.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2026
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But winning the top CCA kudo could have cursed the film.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
8 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
Verb
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During Braddy’s trial in 2007, a medical expert testified that Quatisha was still alive when alligators bit her.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hemphill testified alongside Winston Pingeon, a Capitol Police officer who tried to defend the building that day.—
David Staats,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Touting Hartford’s commitment to due process and the rule of law, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam promised a thorough investigation into a violent incident at a vigil Thursday night between protesters and what are believed to be federal employees.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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The president who promised to always put America First and decried foreign interventions that lead to nation-building is now standing astride the globe with the ambition of bending it to his will.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
9 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 12 Jan. 2026.
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