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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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as in confirmed
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Recent Examples of sworn
Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Worried that Dessalines’s enemies might eventually force upon him the same fate suffered by his erstwhile friend and ally, Christophe refused to be sworn into office.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Miran was sworn into his governorship mere hours before the meeting began, an unusual timing to start an unusual governorship.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
These are federal law enforcement agents sworn to uphold laws passed by Congress.
—Amy Reichert, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
According to reports, Lee will officially be sworn into office after the election results have been certified.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Miran is now a member of a seven-person board that votes on interest rate decisions and was sworn into office in time to vote on the interest rate decision Wednesday.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
As a result, many have sworn by creatine supplementation to level up their gym routine.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
Fast-forward to the 1980s and the couple have sworn off investigating any more paranormal activities on account of Ed’s iffy heart.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Grijalva is expected to be sworn into office in October after Arizona officially certifies the election results.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Worried that Dessalines’s enemies might eventually force upon him the same fate suffered by his erstwhile friend and ally, Christophe refused to be sworn into office.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Miran was sworn into his governorship mere hours before the meeting began, an unusual timing to start an unusual governorship.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
These are federal law enforcement agents sworn to uphold laws passed by Congress.
—Amy Reichert, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
According to reports, Lee will officially be sworn into office after the election results have been certified.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Miran is now a member of a seven-person board that votes on interest rate decisions and was sworn into office in time to vote on the interest rate decision Wednesday.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
As a result, many have sworn by creatine supplementation to level up their gym routine.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
Fast-forward to the 1980s and the couple have sworn off investigating any more paranormal activities on account of Ed’s iffy heart.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sworn
Verb
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Napoli’s coach cursed the fates.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The safe housemates were Nancy and Cameron, while Emily, Sam, and Caroline were cursed with an evil eye.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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China claims Taiwan as part of its territory despite having never controlled it and has vowed to annex it, by force if necessary.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The star, 52, made his first appearance since missing the Emmys earlier this month and vowed not to give up the fight against the debilitating disease.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Combs’ former girlfriend, who testified under the pseudonym Jane, did not submit a letter to the judge.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ventura testified over four days in May while nine months pregnant with her son.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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Lawmakers have promised that schools and local governments, which receive a large share of the sales tax revenue the state collects, will be held harmless by the shift.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Humphrey and his command staff are working with Effective Law Enforcement For All (ELEFA), the group recently chosen by city officials as the independent monitor to oversee changes promised for the department.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Those who stuck around on a dreary afternoon witnessed Bradley walk up to a spectator along the 18th fairway and ask to borrow his American flag.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Mary not only lived through the destruction of Sepphoris but witnessed its complete rebuilding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Carman is determined to keep expanding her work and wants every first responder to have access to a therapy dog.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The vehicle will primarily drive pre-determined routes, act as a visual crime deterrent and display key messages to the community from its windows.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Members of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus, by contrast, have pledged to vote against any funding package that includes an extension of ACA tax credits.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Around 30,000 employees signed a petition protesting the company’s in-office mandate, and more than 1,800 pledged to walk out from their jobs to take a stand.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Sworn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sworn. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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