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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
Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Suminwa was sworn into office on June 12, 2024.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 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 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
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
City employment data shows that of CPD’s 12,200 employees, about 11,500 are sworn police officers.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Suminwa was sworn into office on June 12, 2024.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 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 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
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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Yates alleges that Ebert had driven up to the house, honked his horn, and cursed at him before driving off.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the days leading up to the wedding, however, Rachel discovers that her bloodline has been cursed.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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OpenAI’s founders vowed not to privilege speed over safety, and the organization’s articles of incorporation made benefitting humanity a legally binding duty.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Before redistricting, that seat, the 49th Congressional District, had been the region’s most competitive, and with Desmond in the race, Republicans had vowed to direct considerable resources to beating Levin.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nick Fasciano, executive director for the nonprofit conservation group Idaho Wildlife Federation, testified in support of the bill in front of the House committee.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The credibility of the FBI analyst who testified about the matching hairs collapsed, along with any faith in hair analysis as a reliable forensic tool.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Santa Monica Pier was temporarily evacuated on Saturday afternoon as police investigated what was determined to be a non-credible bomb threat.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The determined plant can grow in many conditions, including sun or shade and wet or dry soil, displacing native species, disrupting local ecosystems, and even degrading riverbanks.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 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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Within minutes of Trump signing the order, top election officials in Oregon and Arizona, two states that rely heavily on mail ballots, pledged to sue, arguing that the president was illegally encroaching on the right of states to run elections.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Trump pledged to do right by farmers, who had already been buffeted by his erratic tariff regime and Chinese retaliation.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Sworn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sworn. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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