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
Do these senators not take their oath to the Constitution seriously?
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arkansasonline.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Authorities said the man had sworn an oath of allegiance to IS.
—Reuters, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
In 1832, the Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a missionary living with the Cherokee Nation for refusing to take an oath to obey the laws of Georgia.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 12 Feb. 2025
As Donald Trump shamelessly stretches the boundaries of the law to expand his power and influence, America’s federal judges remaining true to their oaths will be critical to preserving the constitutional order of our democracy.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Authorities said the man had sworn an oath of allegiance to IS.
—Reuters, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
In 1832, the Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a missionary living with the Cherokee Nation for refusing to take an oath to obey the laws of Georgia.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 12 Feb. 2025
As Donald Trump shamelessly stretches the boundaries of the law to expand his power and influence, America’s federal judges remaining true to their oaths will be critical to preserving the constitutional order of our democracy.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oath
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Alien: Earth is set two years before the events of the 1979 film Alien in 2120 when five corporations – Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic and Threshold – wield the power of nations, and proprietary advancements in technology provide the promise of a new tomorrow.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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That decades-old advertising slogan succinctly captures the brand promise of the sui generis American business that marks its 80th anniversary this year.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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The couple eloped on the beach during the COVID-19 pandemic, but renewed their vows in front of friends and family about two years ago at Oaks Manor in Churchville, New York.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Afterward, the duo explained why the Cowtown Marathon was the perfect place to renew their vows.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2025
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Stocks fell Thursday afternoon as President Donald Trump's pledge to temporarily exempt many imports from his 25% tariffs failed to deter a wider sell-off.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Deregulation rounded out his trifecta, with a pledge to axe ten regulations for every new one, freeing businesses from bureaucratic shackles to expand and onboard staff.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oath. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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