as in vows
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 oaths
On 8th February, the Queen made her various oaths and declarations as a new monarch at St James's Palace.
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Hope Coke, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
Their abuses have taken lives, traumatized communities, and undermined the work and reputations of local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who continue to be guided by their oaths.
—Chris Mattei, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
As outside forces, from fellow cops to cartel bosses, learn about the sizable stash, loyalties and oaths are called into question.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
Their oaths to serving the Constitution and the people of the United States are treated as sacred, binding members to an ideology that leads to action.
—Alexander Lowie, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
After new members took their oaths, Sneed invited the audience to stand and applaud out-going member Byers-Bailey, who has served on the board for 12 years.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
In September Congolese politicians swore oaths of fealty to President Tshisekedi, a ritual straight out of Mobutu's playbook.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
In New York and Charleston, thousands publicly signed loyalty oaths to the king within months of the army’s arrival.
—Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Indeed, since changes in producer prices are an early warning of coming price boosts at the household level, economic policy makers in the administration and at the Fed who swore oaths to do their jobs should miss some sleep.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Hope Coke, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
Their abuses have taken lives, traumatized communities, and undermined the work and reputations of local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who continue to be guided by their oaths.
—Chris Mattei, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
As outside forces, from fellow cops to cartel bosses, learn about the sizable stash, loyalties and oaths are called into question.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
Their oaths to serving the Constitution and the people of the United States are treated as sacred, binding members to an ideology that leads to action.
—Alexander Lowie, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
After new members took their oaths, Sneed invited the audience to stand and applaud out-going member Byers-Bailey, who has served on the board for 12 years.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
In September Congolese politicians swore oaths of fealty to President Tshisekedi, a ritual straight out of Mobutu's playbook.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
In New York and Charleston, thousands publicly signed loyalty oaths to the king within months of the army’s arrival.
—Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Indeed, since changes in producer prices are an early warning of coming price boosts at the household level, economic policy makers in the administration and at the Fed who swore oaths to do their jobs should miss some sleep.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oaths
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Despite public vows to keep kids under 13 from using its product, internal Instagram documents shown in court Monday morning depicted aggressive efforts to woo children much younger.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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At this moment in American history, the conscientious fulfillment of their clerical vows could result in their deaths.—
Ernesto Burden,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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Keeping manageable promises can build our confidence!—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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And for anyone who has ever been gripped by the eerie tale of the Crain family, the prospect of experiencing those chills in a live setting promises to be something entirely different.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Other critics have questioned the need for any increase in Iroquois’ capacity, given the pledges from both New York and Connecticut to lower their overall greenhouse gas emissions over the next several decades.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Most of that money went to producing and airing ads in which Steyer touts his wins supporting various ballot measures and pledges to break up utility monopolies to lower costs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Oaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oaths. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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