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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Verb

Authorities confirmed that the deficiencies identified during the permitting process had been addressed.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
The nephew of late music star Dolly Parton who served as her longtime head of security confirms he was fired after her death, and said a restraining order has been requested against him by the corporation that runs Parton's entertainment empire.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of confirm

Verb

Strong demand for its existing Model 32140 cells, however, could lead it to install one line for each cell format instead.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Every September, around 830 boys from ages 13 to 18 take planes, trains, and automobiles to install themselves in their boarding houses at Harrow on the Hill.

— Ashley Baker, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of install

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It's been one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender affirming care for patients under 19 years old.

— Jack Springgate, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Trial court rulings — affirmed by a Supreme Court majority in March — said parents have the right to demand information about their child’s gender identity at school.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of affirm

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The strongest candidates would then be validated at USA Rare Earth’s research and development facility in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, before potentially being incorporated into the company’s processing flowsheets.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The Tmall store serves both as an official entry point and a platform for validating consumer demand.

— Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 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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The analyst added that similar uranium mine projects are not fully permitted, giving NexGen an edge over competitors and making its stock especially appealing to investors.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
The terms of an authorization typically identify the provider or entity permitted to disclose information, which records are included, the date range, the recipient, and the expiration and revocation language.

— Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 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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