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
At noon on Monday, President Trump took an oath to faithfully execute his office and preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.
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Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
Image His administration shut down the CBP One app just minutes after Mr. Trump took the presidential oath on Monday.
—Paulina Villegas, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Had the fires not erupted just a few days before Trump took the oath, the two could have entertained political junkies for the next few years.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
However, the majority of U.S. presidents have used the Bible during their oath ceremonies.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
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Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
Image His administration shut down the CBP One app just minutes after Mr. Trump took the presidential oath on Monday.
—Paulina Villegas, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Had the fires not erupted just a few days before Trump took the oath, the two could have entertained political junkies for the next few years.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
However, the majority of U.S. presidents have used the Bible during their oath ceremonies.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oath
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And while park employees and advocates say parks were already understaffed, the Trump administration officials said the reductions make good on the president's promise to reduce the size of government and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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The AfD, founded in 2013 on a promise to slash spending, close Germany’s borders, and forsake the European Union, had never earned such a powerful endorsement.—
Simon Shuster/Berlin,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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The couple, who have been married since 2018, renewed their vows last year before welcoming their son, Jack Blues.—
Meredith Nardino,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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Couples interested in exchanging their vows at the Denny’s Chapel an reserve their spot by visiting Denny's website or calling the restaurant at (702) 471-0056, though walk-ins will be accepted based on availability.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Rubio's decision to boycott and his pledge to also skip the main G20 summit in South Africa in November threatens to further undermine the G20's effectiveness.—
MOGOMOTSI MAGOME,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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In the letter last week, Teamsters Local 700 Assistant General Counsel Laura Leahy said the union expected O’Neill Burke to honor a campaign-time pledge to voluntarily recognize a prosecutors union.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oath. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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