as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
I need your oath that you won't do anything until I've had time to make a decision
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Recent Examples of oath
The last step — taking an oath of allegiance to the U.S. — was completed during the July 3 ceremony.
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Thirty members of the U.S. armed forces took an oath and became U.S. citizens at a military naturalization ceremony held just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
—David J. Bohnet, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
In line with the Constitution's assertion that the transfer of power happens at exactly noon on Jan. 20, Trump will take the presidential oath during the swearing-in ceremony.
—Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Its longest-serving lawmaker, Leung Kwok-hung — Chan’s husband — was disqualified from the legislature due to his manner of taking his oath in office in 2017.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Thirty members of the U.S. armed forces took an oath and became U.S. citizens at a military naturalization ceremony held just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
—David J. Bohnet, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
In line with the Constitution's assertion that the transfer of power happens at exactly noon on Jan. 20, Trump will take the presidential oath during the swearing-in ceremony.
—Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Its longest-serving lawmaker, Leung Kwok-hung — Chan’s husband — was disqualified from the legislature due to his manner of taking his oath in office in 2017.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oath
Noun
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While the Sub Shop will be missed, fans can take solace in the promise that many beloved menu items will be preserved or adapted at other existing JewBoy locations, including the JewBoy Sliders outposts.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Pretty brave after nearly losing her life on a day that started out so filled with promise.—
Susan Young,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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His vow to slap 30% tariffs on imports from the E.U. could be a negotiating tactic, but many in the wine industry are worried nevertheless.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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The deal with Mexico amounted to Trump backing off his previous vow that there would be no extensions to trade talks beyond the midnight deadline.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
31 July 2025
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The Baltic States’ diplomats expressed optimism over the pledge to increase spending and stressed the importance of cooperation between the allies.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 July 2025
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The criticisms against the agency were worsened by President Trump's decision to lay off hundreds of FAA employees as part of his pledge to reduce the federal workforce.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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“Oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oath. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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