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
In the series’ second outing, our hero reluctantly comes out of retirement to fulfill a blood oath to an Italian crime lord (Riccardo Scamarcio).
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
In them, 10 men and women united by improbable journeys to Camp Humphreys raise their right hands and recite the American citizenship oath of allegiance at the direction of the official in Guam.
—Mike Valerio, CNN, 2 Sep. 2024
This song is strictly for the hardcore, a note passed in secrecy from fan to fan, kept as an oath.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
The six justices in the majority have violated their own oath to uphold the Constitution by giving presidents permission to do what the Constitution forbids them to do.
—Stephen Woolpert, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
In them, 10 men and women united by improbable journeys to Camp Humphreys raise their right hands and recite the American citizenship oath of allegiance at the direction of the official in Guam.
—Mike Valerio, CNN, 2 Sep. 2024
This song is strictly for the hardcore, a note passed in secrecy from fan to fan, kept as an oath.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
The six justices in the majority have violated their own oath to uphold the Constitution by giving presidents permission to do what the Constitution forbids them to do.
—Stephen Woolpert, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oath
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Trump’s retribution approach resonated more with voters than Kamala Harris’ promises of a united future.Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Messi had to do so because President Joan Laporta failed to deliver on an election promise and offer the Argentine a contract renewal, as Financial Fair Play (FFP) issues got in the way and resulted in the La Masia product walking to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Some Trump supporters reacted to Bezos’ post Wednesday with vows to continue the grudge.David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Stewart is most excited for the pair's vow exchange.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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More on how Hobbs' pledge to work with any lawmaker on behalf of Arizonans is headed for another test.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Mass deportations Trump’s pledge to create the largest deportation force in U.S. history has taken center stage in the transition period, with incoming border czar Tom Homan making frequent media appearances to tout the policy.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oath. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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