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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The man was identified as Lawrence Brennen, 39, the Santa Barbara Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
In response to our questions, the Authority confirmed both are leaving the project.

— Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of confirm

Verb

Crews can install it aboard military, government or commercial vessels that need additional protection for particular missions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
While the individual bedrooms don't get their own skylights, Dometic does install a generously sized skylight stretching most of the length of the tent for stargazing at night and natural lighting during the day.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

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Two of the disturbance reports were initiated by Basabe himself, while the other three complaints were initiated by others making reports to the police.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Following Italmobiliare’s takeover, a new course was initiated product-wise, with some items tweaked to meet current sustainability demands and the company opening up to newness by actively promoting its heritage.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

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The state is one of 27 that enacted restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors in the past five years.

— Bram Sable-Smith, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Trump criticized Andrews, using a transphobic nickname for her, for her stance on gender-affirming care for children and young people.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of affirm

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Moderna and Merck still need to validate the approach in other cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer, bladder cancer and renal cell carcinoma.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
The demonstration was part of a series of tests intended to validate the procedures, networks, and interfaces required to operate the Stingray from a carrier.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of validate

Verb

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

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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

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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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