SWEAR IN Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

swear in

verb

Definition of swear in

as in to confirm

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Recent Examples of swear in Kellen was not sworn in to testify for the interview, which was conducted behind closed doors. — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026 The council plans to make an appointment during its June 22 business meeting, and the interim mayor will be sworn in on July 1. — Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026 Federal officials haven’t indicated when efforts to swear in or interview applicants from these countries will resume. — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026 That would give them an excuse to refuse to swear in new members of Congress. — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swear in

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In Chester County, which also borders Lancaster and 65 confirmed measles cases, the county government has hosted free MMR clinics for children and adults, some in conjunction with the state health department.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Kyoto Sushi & Steak, one of three locations in the Kansas City metro confirmed to be exposed to a measles case last week, said no employees have reported any symptoms associated with the disease.

— Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of confirm

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After oral arguments in the spring, the three judges issued a complex decision affirming Carter’s finding of discrimination but overruling his order invalidating UCLA’s lease for its baseball stadium.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
People today try to affirm their own usefulness, and this goes the other way.

— JD Linville, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of affirm

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The technique will also need to be adapted and validated for the MRI scanners routinely used in hospitals.

— Claudia Metzler-Baddeley, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026
The facility expands the company’s capability to develop, test, and validate next-generation wireless semiconductor technologies for Internet of Things applications, according to a press release from Silicon Labs.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of validate

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The book was still a few months away from publication in Italy, and Recchia’s name wasn’t on anyone’s radar yet, so receiving the manuscript felt a little like being let in on a secret.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
In particular, a fast, lightweight touch-sensing system was created that lets the drone navigate without relying on sight.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of let

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Housing shortages sometimes happen when cities can’t issue residential building permits fast enough to keep vacancy rates low and rent high in a secondary market.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Paul permitted a possession-ending third down sack to All Pro Crosby early in the fourth quarter, with the Dolphins down 13.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of permit

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Osservatorio Fondazione Prada, inaugurated in December 2016 and dedicated to artistic curation, occupies the uppermost levels.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026
This inaugurated the transatlantic African slave trade, which lasted until 1808, when it was banned by Congress.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

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