swearing in

Definition of swearing innext
present participle of swear in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swearing in
Verb
  • In Texas, the state Legislature has sole responsibility for initiating amendments to its constitution.
    Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Eleven is forced to enter the Abyss in person, initiating a fight between her and Vecna, while her friends fight the Mind Flayer.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • SwitchBot positioned the Onero H1 as a practical household assistant rather than a showcase robot, confirming that pre-orders would open following CES as part of its broader smart home automation ecosystem.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The medical team carries out a detailed diagnosis of the patient’s hair-loss pattern and donor capacity before confirming the number of grafts and the technique.
    Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Book blogs mourned my loss, a distinction that was both affirming and heartrending.
    Kenneth Turan, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention recently released new guidance on moving upstream, affirming the importance of connection, belonging, economic stability, and community-level protective factors.
    Scott LoMurray, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Eisenman has also broadened the brand’s appeal to bring in other generations, most recently inaugurating a 360-degree campaign with new global ambassador Leighton Meester.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Japan and the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, inaugurating a new era of human history.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Students who are just learning foundational skills need to use tools such as generative AI as an adjunct, not a substitute, for generating ideas, validating information and crafting arguments.
    Larry Magid, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Analytics may identify where problems lie, but autonomous systems close the loop by executing and validating the work needed to solve them.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Swearing in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swearing%20in. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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