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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 sworn
Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The Bible that was used during the ceremony was used again in 2008 when Barack Obama was sworn into office.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The change comes just two months after President Nasry Asfura, who Trump threw his support behind in last year's elections, was sworn into office.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Mar. 2026
The judges cited Leavenworth officials’ sworn testimony as compelling evidence that CoreCivic should not be allowed to reopen without guarantees that conditions would be safer for inmates and employees than in the past.
—Matthew Kelly
february 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
The politically insurgent son of one of America’s wealthiest families, a staunch communist and sworn enemy of the plutocratic environment he was born and raised in, creates a revolutionary base in rural Massachusetts so as to fight against capitalism from within.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
This is an officer who knows the law and understands the standards he is sworn to uphold.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
She was sworn into the Texas House of Representatives in 2021, and earned the freshman lawmaker of the year award from the National Black Caucus of State Legislators.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
The union leader and mechanic was sworn into office on Thursday at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Salazar hosted a Spanish-language news show on Mega TV and worked at Telemundo, Univision and CNN before being sworn into Congress five years ago.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The Bible that was used during the ceremony was used again in 2008 when Barack Obama was sworn into office.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The change comes just two months after President Nasry Asfura, who Trump threw his support behind in last year's elections, was sworn into office.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Mar. 2026
The judges cited Leavenworth officials’ sworn testimony as compelling evidence that CoreCivic should not be allowed to reopen without guarantees that conditions would be safer for inmates and employees than in the past.
—Matthew Kelly
february 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
The politically insurgent son of one of America’s wealthiest families, a staunch communist and sworn enemy of the plutocratic environment he was born and raised in, creates a revolutionary base in rural Massachusetts so as to fight against capitalism from within.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
This is an officer who knows the law and understands the standards he is sworn to uphold.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
She was sworn into the Texas House of Representatives in 2021, and earned the freshman lawmaker of the year award from the National Black Caucus of State Legislators.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
The union leader and mechanic was sworn into office on Thursday at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sworn
Adjective
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The California Department of Public Health said the six confirmed cases in the Sacramento area represent the third outbreak of measles this year in California.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Wawa said there are no confirmed reports of anyone being injured from consuming the affected products.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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
Adjective
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Dengler endured endless torture and other miseries — escaping from prison was just the beginning of his ordeal in the jungle — but Bale plays him as a determined optimist, an indomitable spirit that cannot be crushed.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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We are both disciplined, determined and accomplished men.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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
Adjective
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Critics of Israel often rightly point out that Palestinian radicalization is less the result of inveterate ideology than of continuous Israeli occupation, violence, and dispossession.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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An inveterate self-promoter, Salieri is determined to control how he’ll be remembered.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 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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“Sworn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sworn. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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