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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
Liu — who sports halo hair, has been vocal about her progressive politics and swore on camera after winning — has flipped the stereotype on its head, forcing figure skating to move along with the tide.
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Kennedy received a verbal warning from governing body World Curling a day after the feisty back-and-forth with the Swedish team, when fingers were pointed and the Canadian player repeatedly swore.
—Steve Douglas, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
But in a video shared on social media Tuesday (and during a Fox News appearance last night), Kid Rock swore his performance wasn’t lip-synched, just super out of sync.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
Last February, DeSantis swore Uthmeier in as attorney general.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
As soon as we were settled as a group, a few of us on the bed, a few cross-legged on the carpet, Rosie swore us to secrecy and showed us her pack of birth-control pills, from which three were missing.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The murder of Trooper George Hanna was especially egregious, robbing the community of a man who swore to protect and serve it.
—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
Rachel Hale, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Kennedy received a verbal warning from governing body World Curling a day after the feisty back-and-forth with the Swedish team, when fingers were pointed and the Canadian player repeatedly swore.
—Steve Douglas, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
But in a video shared on social media Tuesday (and during a Fox News appearance last night), Kid Rock swore his performance wasn’t lip-synched, just super out of sync.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
Last February, DeSantis swore Uthmeier in as attorney general.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
As soon as we were settled as a group, a few of us on the bed, a few cross-legged on the carpet, Rosie swore us to secrecy and showed us her pack of birth-control pills, from which three were missing.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The murder of Trooper George Hanna was especially egregious, robbing the community of a man who swore to protect and serve it.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swore
Verb
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Is there something tainted or cursed about this place?—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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That person is then cursed and slated for murder.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli military, in a rare statement, condemned the settler violence and vowed zero tolerance.—
Imad Isseid,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The remarks came after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed not to back down.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Zuckerberg testified last month in Los Angeles about young people’s use of Instagram and has answered questions from Congress about youth safety on Meta’s platforms.—
Morgan Lee,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The agents were looking for evidence of mass production of propaganda, FBI Special Agent Morris Boatner has testified.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 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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Harris has promised moderation and a focus on the district's problems, contrasting himself with Greene's bomb-throwing style.—
JEFF AMY AND SOPHIE BATES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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The second half would be as testy as the first half promised, with neither team leading by more than three points until a late 9-0 run from the Falcons gave them a 63-57 edge with 2 minutes remaining.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Provost has pledged to use those lessons learned, with labor unions awaiting details as to whether this will have implications for jobs in France.—
Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Following the announcement, Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard pledged its allegiance to Mojtaba, who has close ties to the powerful military wing.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Swore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swore. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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