swear by
verb
swore by; swearing by; swears by
: to place great confidence in
swears by his mechanic
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Fans of all ages and skin types swear by the Weleda skin savior.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
6 July 2026
Read on for the best chalk uses around the house that cleaning experts swear by.
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Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
5 July 2026
My mom stands just under 5 foot 2 inches tall, and she’s sworn by the petite-friendly Gloria Vanderbilt Classic Tapered Amanda Jeans for more than 15 years.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Brittany Kelly, chef at North of Bourbon in Louisville, also swears by this choice.
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Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Others swear by acupuncture that focusses on the nerves of the outer ear.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Contributor Will Porter swears by this Amazon find for its expansive underbed compartment and slim frame.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
This Prime Day, travelers can take advantage of deals on belt bags designed to keep essentials close, discreet money belts that fit comfortably under clothing, and personal alarms that many shoppers swear by.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
6 July 2026
Read on for the best chalk uses around the house that cleaning experts swear by.
—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
5 July 2026
My mom stands just under 5 foot 2 inches tall, and she’s sworn by the petite-friendly Gloria Vanderbilt Classic Tapered Amanda Jeans for more than 15 years.
—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Brittany Kelly, chef at North of Bourbon in Louisville, also swears by this choice.
—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Others swear by acupuncture that focusses on the nerves of the outer ear.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Contributor Will Porter swears by this Amazon find for its expansive underbed compartment and slim frame.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
This Prime Day, travelers can take advantage of deals on belt bags designed to keep essentials close, discreet money belts that fit comfortably under clothing, and personal alarms that many shoppers swear by.
—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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