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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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as in testified
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact
the sworn statement of the witness was presented as evidence
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Recent Examples of sworn
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The youngest governor ever elected in Wisocnsin was Leonard James Farwell, who was 32 years old when sworn into office in 1852.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The decision reinforces due process protections for immigrants and citizens alike, curbing warrantless arrests and asserting that even federal agents must answer to the same legal standards they are sworn to uphold.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Santos was still sworn into Congress in 2022 despite the inconsistencies raised about his background and campaign finances.
—NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Owensboro citizens are demanding that those sworn to preserve the peace of the community and protect its people act and act quickly.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The Treasury Department has also taken significant steps to dismantle international narco networks, with the Washington Examiner identifying at least 25 distinct actions carried out by the Treasury since Secretary Scott Bessent was sworn into office in February.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Papal elections, by contrast, are infrequent and rely on votes from cardinals who have sworn an oath of secrecy.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 11 Oct. 2025
The words dishonor every man and woman who has sworn to protect and serve the Commonwealth and undermine the foundation of mutual respect and public trust that effective law enforcement and officer safety depend upon.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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The League of Women Voters analysis was based largely on public records, including court filings, sworn testimony, grand jury reports, a state audit and the Sheriff’s Office’s own data.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The youngest governor ever elected in Wisocnsin was Leonard James Farwell, who was 32 years old when sworn into office in 1852.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The decision reinforces due process protections for immigrants and citizens alike, curbing warrantless arrests and asserting that even federal agents must answer to the same legal standards they are sworn to uphold.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Santos was still sworn into Congress in 2022 despite the inconsistencies raised about his background and campaign finances.
—NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Owensboro citizens are demanding that those sworn to preserve the peace of the community and protect its people act and act quickly.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The Treasury Department has also taken significant steps to dismantle international narco networks, with the Washington Examiner identifying at least 25 distinct actions carried out by the Treasury since Secretary Scott Bessent was sworn into office in February.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Papal elections, by contrast, are infrequent and rely on votes from cardinals who have sworn an oath of secrecy.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 11 Oct. 2025
The words dishonor every man and woman who has sworn to protect and serve the Commonwealth and undermine the foundation of mutual respect and public trust that effective law enforcement and officer safety depend upon.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sworn
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Before dying under the weight of the boulder, the spell caster cursed the princess, her family, and the city.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The upcoming series is a prequel to the IT films, which adapted Stephen King‘s horror novel about a small town in Maine that’s cursed by the presence of a shapeshifting killer that returns to murder a slew of children every 27 years.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Humphreys, who was formerly the Minister of Justice, vowed to break down prejudices towards immigrants.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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But major networks and many of the other media outlets have vowed to continue to cover the Pentagon from the outside of the complex itself, maintaining their independence.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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At that sentencing hearing, a number of witnesses for the defense testified to the facts of Lorincz's occupation, none pointing to work as a doctor.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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The transfer, Holt testified, came just after midnight on June 9.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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As of Wednesday morning, there are no confirmed dates for the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championships — which is typically held in April — and no international break earmarked in the league’s calendar for the event.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The rich, citrusy steak option is available only temporarily, with no confirmed end date.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Palomar, like many medical providers, has struggled to operate in the black since the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing psychiatric services, consolidating labor and delivery in Escondido and delaying promised bonuses to its workers.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Des Cars promised to create no-parking perimeters in areas around the museum, upgrade the security camera system, and ask the interior ministry to establish a police station inside the museum.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s a particularly tragic moment when Bruggelstein tells the story of his drunken father getting run over by a mower, which the young boy witnessed.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has additional information is requested to contact the Bentonville Police Department at (479) 271-3176.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Continuing with immunotherapy, Shahi remains determined to maintain her health since managing the numerous side effects from her treatments and medications comes with its challenges.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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And soon, a determined and motley crew sets out to test Vahid’s hunch.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Leaders with the Charlotte Area Transit System pledged to crack down on fare evasion by hiring more security staff and increasing their presence on public transit.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi has raised concerns about the deal and has pledged to push for renegotiation if the agreement is seen as unfair to Japan.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Sworn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sworn. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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