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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French football sensation Kylian Mbappe has been confirmed as the cover athlete for EA FC 27's Ultimate Edition and mobile version, continuing his reign as the face of EA's premier football franchise after his Golden Boot win at the 2026 World Cup.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
To become secretary-general, a candidate must receive a state nomination, win the endorsement of the Security Council without being vetoed, and get confirmed by the General Assembly.

— Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Definition of confirm

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According to the news site Gothamist, one early focus of its inquiry appears to be the company that MetroLoft used to install the building’s steel.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
If American leaders promised to overthrow the Iranian government, occupy the country, and install a new political system through air strikes alone, criticism would be warranted.

— David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of install

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Even after watching replays, the ref stuck with his original call that Mbappe had initiated the contact, which was palpable nonsense.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Barclays initiates Forte Biosciences as overweight Barclays says shares of the biotech company are compelling.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of initiate

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Though marvelously affirming for film fans, this is not a sustainable business plan.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
The Alaska letter asks recipients to affirm their citizenship status via letter, phone or email, and Beecher said the division is not requiring paperwork or documentation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of affirm

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Orduno also recommends starting with small strokes and letting the liner dry completely before layering or touching the area to prevent smudging.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
Well, the one who wouldn’t let a creepy old man buy her cough drops knows what is up, but State Farm is doomed.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of let

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Little Gurus’ Nest, inaugurated in January 2023, uses the Montessori and Waldorf methods to educate children under age 5 – free of charge.

— Anne Pinto-Rodrigues, Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2026
The Bucksbaum Award was inaugurated in 2000 by the late Melva Bucksbaum, a patron of the arts and longtime Whitney trustee.

— News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026

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