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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Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile case of 2026, which some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
On Monday, health officials in Michigan — which has the most cyclosporiasis cases — confirmed the first deaths linked to this outbreak in the United States.

— Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of confirm

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Its robotic arms can install life extension jetpacks (Mission Extension Pods – MEPs), relocate, inspect, repair and upgrade spacecraft while in orbit.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Experts say those instructions can paste and install a malicious command that installs malware on the device.

— Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of install

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Massachusetts voters rejected income tax eliminations in 2002 and 2008 that were initiated by citizens, not lawmakers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
The Biden administration viewed cryptocurrency as an avenue for fraud and destabilizing traditional finance, and initiated enforcement actions against exchanges and coins.

— Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of initiate

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Free This annual service brings together affirming faith communities from across the Charlotte region to celebrate inclusion and support for LGBTQ+ people.

— Evan Moore August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Skin care experts affirm their value as a consistent, supportive skincare tool, though at-home devices offer subtler results than professional treatments.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of affirm

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In 2026, ideas are easy to validate, software is cheap to build, and a single high-agency founder with taste can move rapidly with capabilities that once required a funded team.

— Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
As per a press release, initial projects in the CRADA will include advancing tritium capabilities, increasing the yield of neutrons in pulsed fusion generators, and validating next-generation fusion technologies.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of validate

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Ceuta’s residents recalled a similar but smaller migration crisis in 2021, when the Moroccan government dropped its border controls and let several thousand people from Morocco and sub-Saharan countries into Ceuta over two days.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
The changes beef up requirements for registering vacant properties with the city, including owners letting the city know their intent going forward.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of let

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Taillon has coughed up 25 home runs in 15 starts this season, allowing five in his previous two starts, ceding at least one in 12 turns and permitting multiple blasts in eight starts.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Officials confirmed that the party was not permitted or sanctioned, and that the property owner was unaware that the field was being used for an event.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of permit

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Also on Wednesday, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated a memorial museum dedicated to the 2024 uprising.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
The third floor contains meeting rooms where Smith and other leaders inaugurated a rite that involved foot-washing and anointing by oil, and where Smith reported a divine revelation of new teachings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of inaugurate

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