1
as in curses
to use offensive or indecent language
no one is allowed to swear in this house
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as in promises
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 cusses
a disrespectful or indecent word or expression
can't you express your frustration without using swears?
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Recent Examples of swears
Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Travel-size Vaseline 4-pack This may sound like an odd addition, but my dad swears by Vaseline.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
Johnson, who struggles with a neuroma, swears by her Oofos mules to keep it from acting up.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 29 Aug. 2025
In the film, Bogdan swears that his killing Tony was an accident.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
HexClad — the cookware brand that Gordon Ramsay swears by — is offering major Labor Day discounts.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This thong is a favorite of mine as well as Glamour commerce producer Leilani McQuay, who has endometriosis and swears by it for everyday comfort.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Williams swears by this method to get a clogged drain moving.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Kyle swears that nothing happened.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Bronax Pillow Slippers One PEOPLE shopping writer swears by these cushy house shoes, which have held up to three years of daily wear.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Travel-size Vaseline 4-pack This may sound like an odd addition, but my dad swears by Vaseline.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
Johnson, who struggles with a neuroma, swears by her Oofos mules to keep it from acting up.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 29 Aug. 2025
In the film, Bogdan swears that his killing Tony was an accident.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
HexClad — the cookware brand that Gordon Ramsay swears by — is offering major Labor Day discounts.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This thong is a favorite of mine as well as Glamour commerce producer Leilani McQuay, who has endometriosis and swears by it for everyday comfort.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Williams swears by this method to get a clogged drain moving.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Kyle swears that nothing happened.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swears
Verb
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The ceremony promises one show-stopping moment after another, with Lady Gaga nominated for a whopping 12 trophies.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Director Fujii Michihito, working alongside Okada, has crafted what promises to be a visual spectacle, particularly evident in the large-scale melee sequence at Tenryuji Temple.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lisa DeNell Cook, nominee to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, testifies during a Senate Banking nominations hearing on June 21, 2023 in Washington, DC.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the rescissions package on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Washington.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As rocks and curses flew from the street, bullets spat from the middle window on the south side of the house.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Seth was given the job to create a list of curses and a list of clean words that Steve could shout.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Though this wedding doesn't have the Tiva vows, the TV couple seem destined to stand at the altar.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Despite the fallout, Hermlin vows to keep playing.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Air Force pledges complete support to end insecurity on the Plateau.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Among its prizes is the coveted Yagán Films award which pledges post-production sound work valued at some $10,000+.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
25 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Swears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swears. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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