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 Judge Mr Justice Bennathan whittled down a list of 50 individuals to swear in the 12-strong jury. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 Within hours of Maduro’s removal, then–Vice President Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president, pledging to preserve state stability and prevent institutional collapse. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026 Warsh was sworn in last month to replace outgoing chair Jerome Powell. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 June 2026 Acting Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Daniel Werfel, IRS National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson and TIGTA Deputy Inspector General for Audit Michael McKenney are sworn in before testifying on Capitol Hill August 2, 2013 in Washington, DC. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for swear in

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So far under the president's second term, the Senate has confirmed 57 judges, which include 10 appeals court judges, 46 district judges and one member of the Court of International Trade.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Blashill confirmed reports that Byram recently has seen a specialist for his injury, the details of which remain unknown.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of confirm

Verb

The flexible grant money will allow the organization to initiate projects sooner without waiting for government reimbursements, Morrison-North said.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
The company abruptly changed tack on Sunday, when Huang wrote a letter to employees admitting to the affair and announcing a plan to initiate an independent probe.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of initiate

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Spoelstra brought his two sons and daughter with him to the Heat’s game a day later, an affirming display of family first, as friends offered replacement toys and comfort items for the children.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
In a move designed to attract more voters, lawmakers attached language that would place a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in the Missouri Constitution.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of affirm

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The Armaments Center ultimately intends to validate the technology and transition it to industry partners and the Army‘s acquisition community.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Generative AI tools tend to be complacent, validating user premises without questioning the underlying logic.

— Marco Stefanini, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of validate

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Had Patrick let the facts and evidence speak and not pressured GOP state senators to vote to acquit Paxton, the party could have put him in the rear-view mirror.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Scientists say the crossing will let the big cats seek mates in the Simi Hills and beyond — and allow fresh blood to travel into the Santa Monicas.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of let

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Travelers who fail to present the statement at the time of boarding will not be permitted to board their flight, Avianca said.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
From a decades-old parade in Yuba City to a multimillion-dollar museum overhaul to Tahoe National Forest Christmas tree permits going on sale, here’s a closer look at top Sacramento Bee stories from over the weekend.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of permit

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The Hermès flagship in the Golden Triangle was renovated with great detail for two years and inaugurated in 2018.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Meanwhile, a dedicated decompression room — inaugurated last year as part of a broader festival focus on mental health — will be bolstered by an Agora discussion on the importance of resolving conflict in creative collaborations.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

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