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
Anabaptists believe a true biblical church must uphold principles such as nonviolence, unconditional forgiveness, adult baptism, church discipline, and a refusal to bear arms or swear oaths.
Mennonites, named after early leader Menno Simons, vary widely in practice today.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The narrators of these songs don’t worry about betraying an oath or straying from a traditional role; friends and family figure only as concerned characters wondering whether their newly single buddy is okay.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 June 2025
So did the norms of courtship—the moral status of promises, oaths, and kisses, for instance, or how to value the love of a good man versus the money of a worse one.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Attendees then each took a personal oath, similar to one taken by the United States president as they are sworn into office.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The narrators of these songs don’t worry about betraying an oath or straying from a traditional role; friends and family figure only as concerned characters wondering whether their newly single buddy is okay.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 June 2025
So did the norms of courtship—the moral status of promises, oaths, and kisses, for instance, or how to value the love of a good man versus the money of a worse one.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Attendees then each took a personal oath, similar to one taken by the United States president as they are sworn into office.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oath
Noun
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Bondi also seemed to backtrack from her past promises about the case.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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This casual outpost delivers exactly what its setting promises: pizza, salads, burgers and baskets of onion rings, chicken wings and fish and chips.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The Grammy nominee first exchanged vows with model and waiter Ojani Noa, to whom she was married from early 1997 to June 1998.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
17 July 2025
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Sky News reported that the Thai government has now vowed to expand its investigation as concern about monks breaking celibacy vows has grown across the country.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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In addition to Adams’ pledge, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Jim Walden have promised to protect retirees; but Zohran Mamdani has not.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The letter — and Vought's Friday pledge to pursue an investigation into the Fed's renovations — suggest that the Trump administration is moving to remove Powell before his term ends next year.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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“Oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oath. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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