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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 sworn
Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 25 Mar. 2026
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
He was sworn into office after the commission meeting adjourned.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Mar. 2026
Selig was sworn into his new post in December 2025.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 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
Adjective
And yet, despite that, there had been the weight gain, just enough for the zipper on the Balenciaga to become her sworn enemy.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
Tillander was sworn into her new position on Wednesday by Director of City Council Operations Jay Willms, who has been acting as city clerk since Moore’s departure.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 25 Mar. 2026
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
He was sworn into office after the commission meeting adjourned.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Mar. 2026
Selig was sworn into his new post in December 2025.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sworn
Adjective
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Among confirmed civilian casualties, 221 are children, the group said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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According to Detroit legend, the Nain Rouge cursed the city and its founder hundreds of years ago.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Born to Comfort McNair is blessed—or maybe cursed—with the kind of aura that makes people want to hug her.—
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No group claimed responsibility for the attack, but Iraq has vowed to investigate.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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Labor unions have vowed to fight the proposal, which would rip an $800-million hole in the city budget.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a deposition used in the Watson trial, Carol Lynn Berseth — a co-author of the paper and Mead Johnson’s director of medical affairs for North America when the study was completed — testified that the article was peer-reviewed and that no reviewer asked for additional data.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The voices of each of the first three police officers who testified at De Aujalae Evans’ trial were clogged with emotion.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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It was later determined that those two residents were not at home at the time of the fire, Pittsburgh Public Safety confirmed.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yet Americans remained determined, patient, and optimistic — committed to defeating evil.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump promised early on that the war would likely not last beyond six weeks.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Vance promised that the spike is temporary and prices will fall after the war has ended.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even Dougie, an inveterate screwup, isn’t without hidden depths—and Anthony, a natural hype man for whoever’s around, takes his plea for emotional support seriously, quickly becoming invested in a twisty succession crisis.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Also, the industry essence of the French TV festival is co-production and Canadian producers are inveterate co-producers.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Numerous local groups and agencies have pledged their support, including the Homeless Trust and Camillus House.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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As the Dallas Mavericks’ pursuit of a new arena ramps up, Welts pledged to build the best NBA arena in history and reaffirmed that the franchise will do everything possible to build its new home in Dallas.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Sworn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sworn. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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