swear in

verb

Definition of swear innext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swear in
  1. confirm
  2. install
  3. initiate
  4. affirm
  5. validate
  6. let
  7. permit
  8. inaugurate
Verb
  • Check the timing, confirm the route, and explain your plan clearly.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • X-ray analysis confirmed the sequence of zinc-ion and proton storage.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of confirm
Verb
  • Such discoveries have also been made while construction workers dig canals to install gas pipes.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The mayors said that if Bow Mar proceeded, the cities could install their own roadway barriers between the proposed Bow Mar gates and cities’ right-of-way.
    — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of install
Verb
  • The investment bank initiated coverage of Nuvation Bio with an overweight rating.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The first responders initiated cardiac life support measures, but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, the statement added.
    — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of initiate
Verb
  • In a 2-1 decision earlier this month, the appellate court affirmed that the president needed congressional approval.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The ruling affirmed a lower-court decision allowing Kalshi to continue operating in the state.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of affirm
Verb
  • The funding will help CAEPlus continue developing and validating BoundaryCool, while Molex contributes engineering expertise and experience in scaling hardware technologies.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • That legislation, stalled in Congress, would establish a clear regulatory framework for crypto and help validate the relatively new industry’s place in the broader financial landscape.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of validate
Verb
  • Confirm who pays what, write down the next step, and let clear expectations make home feel steadier.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • However, investors shouldn't let that decline deter them from investing in Walmart, particularly as the superstore chain is poised to benefit from alternative profit pools and AI automation benefits, according to JPMorgan.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of let
Verb
  • Telling a debt collector to stop communicating with you doesn't prevent other collection efforts, either, which can potentially include a lawsuit or negative credit reporting when legally permitted.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Today, Russian state corporation Rosatom issues permits to sail through the NSR through the Northern Sea Route Administration (NSRA).
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of permit
Verb
  • In June, the firm inaugurated the 200 MW/800 MWh Flatland Energy Storage project in Coolidge, Arizona, that can power nearly 44,500 Arizona homes.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Organizers hoped the shows would draw 250,000 attendees and inaugurate the city as a home for jazz events on par with New Orleans and Montreal.
    — Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of inaugurate

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