SWEARING IN Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

swearing in

verb

present participle of swear in

as in installing

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Chesney, who replaced Cignetti at James Madison, is initiating the same psychological renovation at UCLA.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
League officials said the Clippers violated salary cap rules by initiating off-court income opportunities and facilitating endorsement agreements for Kawhi Leonard, who was also fined $700,000.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026

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Instead, medical guidelines typically recommend testosterone for men who report symptoms — including low libido and depressed mood — and have two blood tests confirming low levels of the hormone.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
But a representative for On stopped short of confirming the news to FN in June.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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The ruling navigates new state and federal law, affirming parents’ constitutional right to information while leaving California’s ban on policies that force teachers to automatically tell parents about a student’s gender.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, a comprehensive framework affirming the rights of Indigenous populations worldwide.

— USA Today, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

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Tyler Shough showed toughness and poise, validating what opponents said about him in Quarterback Tiers over the summer.

— Mike Sando, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Real progress begins when trust becomes core infrastructure through validating data, preserving transparency and keeping humans accountable.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

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