How to Use swear by in a Sentence

swear by

verb
  • My mom swears by writing her shopping list by hand.
    — Brittany Huston, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Some swear by using a toothbrush to brush away the threads.
    — Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
  • There’s a reason cold sleepers swear by it.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
  • Some coffee drinkers swear by using lemons to get rid of the stains.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Some folks swear by just a bit of flour, others by seasoned bread crumbs.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, our InStyle team swear by them.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Some people swear by the salty and spicy Bloody Mary.
    — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
  • Fans of all ages and skin types swear by the Weleda skin savior.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • Fans of all ages and skin types swear by the Weleda skin savior.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Nurses who spend the day on their feet swear by the Dansko brand.
    — Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Customers of all ages and skin types swear by the Eos body lotion.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Many swear by lavender as a repellent for clothes moths, too.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
  • Read on for the best chalk uses around the house that cleaning experts swear by.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
  • Patrons swear by its braised short ribs, roasted duck, and seafood linguine.
    — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Picosa swears by this tactic every time.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
  • One method people swear by is using dryer sheets to deter these buzzing pests.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, save on a plush mattress pad hot sleepers swear by for extra comfort.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
  • More than 50,000 shoppers swear by it for shiny, frizz-free hair.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Read on for their best tips, plus, the products our editors swear by for healthy strands from root to tip.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Those who swear by duffel-bag-only travel know the feeling.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Shoppers swear by these luxe-looking pants for travel outfits, too.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Locals swear by the pan-seared Duck Breast Magret.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
  • My mom swears by them as a medical hack for combatting nausea, too.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Some home cooks swear by baking bacon in the oven to reduce the risk of bacon grease splatters.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
  • The New York Post calls it the closet math shoppers now swear by.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
  • Others swear by acupuncture that focusses on the nerves of the outer ear.
    — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Many people swear by infrared heating pads to help manage pain and stiffness.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Some gardeners swear by coffee grounds as a method for turning hydrangeas blue.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • An off-the-beaten track hack that Thompson swears by is stacking a log pile habitat.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026
  • There’s a reason frequent flyers and flight attendants swear by this bag style.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026

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