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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
Sent to the minors the next spring training, Sweet told off his manager, Roger Craig, who swore that Sweet would never play for him again — and kept his word.
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The lefty the brass swore was the bedrock of the future rotation.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
The couple, who went public with their relationship in 2024, swore eternal love in Arizona during a very intimate ceremony away from English castles and aristocratic residences.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
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, 15 May 2026
Then-Vice President Harris swore Bass into office in 2022.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Frank often mocked Gus’s improbable revelations, as when Gus swore a saint had appeared to him through his bedroom curtains one night.
—David McGrath, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Attorney General Pam Bondi swore Mullin in at a ceremony held in the Oval Office surrounded by his family and other administration officials.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2026
Anthropic swore never to stand between military officials and B2B SaaS influencer slop.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The lefty the brass swore was the bedrock of the future rotation.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
The couple, who went public with their relationship in 2024, swore eternal love in Arizona during a very intimate ceremony away from English castles and aristocratic residences.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
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, 15 May 2026
Then-Vice President Harris swore Bass into office in 2022.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Frank often mocked Gus’s improbable revelations, as when Gus swore a saint had appeared to him through his bedroom curtains one night.
—David McGrath, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Attorney General Pam Bondi swore Mullin in at a ceremony held in the Oval Office surrounded by his family and other administration officials.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2026
Anthropic swore never to stand between military officials and B2B SaaS influencer slop.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swore
Verb
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In his decade-long career, he’s often been heckled and cursed at by spectators during domestic matches.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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It also was alleged that the judge didn't properly supervise clerks and on one occasion yelled and cursed at staff.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Russia's war in Ukraine, which Trump once vowed to end, rages on.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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Trump has vowed dozens of times that an agreement to end the war that began in February is near, only for none to materialize so far.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Witnesses testified that Sherman, who had grown paranoid, was armed with a gun and shot Makinano twice in the back as Makinano attempted to get away.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Prosecutors said, however, that several medical professionals testified that the infant had a heartbeat when born.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 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
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And among the security staff, assorted suits and other hangers-on, the money promised to the players disappeared.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In Kansas City, at least, that promised efficiency has yet to be realized.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Ahead of the gathering, authorities in Geneva blocked off roads, banned unauthorized gatherings and pledged financial support for businesses that could be hit by unrest.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Still, devoted fans are right to be excited to see the undefeated Topuria, who has pledged to knock out the popular Gaethje in the first round, and another powerful puncher in Pereira, who recently starred in an action movie.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Swore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swore. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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