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
Incoming members of parliament are slated to take their oaths next month, and it is expected that Prime Minister-designate Peter Magyar will push for the legislature to address the anti-LGBT laws immediately.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Last week, Polis was deposed under oath by Moss’ attorneys.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Implicit in that oath is to defend the country from foes, whether external or internal.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Little glowing kiosks that accept cards, Apple Pay, cash, cryptocurrency or perhaps a solemn oath of eternal loyalty to Tri-Rail.
—Yehiel Kyle Israel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Last week, Polis was deposed under oath by Moss’ attorneys.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Implicit in that oath is to defend the country from foes, whether external or internal.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Little glowing kiosks that accept cards, Apple Pay, cash, cryptocurrency or perhaps a solemn oath of eternal loyalty to Tri-Rail.
—Yehiel Kyle Israel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oath
Noun
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Consistency builds trust more than big promises.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Stay honest, keep your promises realistic, and let the connection adjust naturally instead of trying to control the outcome.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As wedding season approaches, thoughts of popping the question intensify for those looking to go from just dating to the joyful vows of a lifetime together.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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In April 2024, PG&E Chief Executive Officer Patti Poppe revealed a vow to dramatically change the direction of skyrocketing monthly bills.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Despite government pledges to restore order, large portions of the mining sector remain effectively controlled by non-government figures, who regulate access to sites, impose informal taxes and oversee extraction and transport networks.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the deals that have been announced are at best frameworks for future negotiations, including pledges to expand market access or invest in the US, with no enforcement mechanism.—
Alex Durante,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oath. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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