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swore in

verb

past tense of swear in
as in installed

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  1. confirmed
  2. initiated
  3. inaugurated
  4. affirmed
  5. permitted
  6. validated
  7. approved
Verb
  • Reddit has now confirmed that an HBO Max account authorized to run advertisements on its platform was compromised and used to distribute malicious links.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Radiological scans also confirmed lesions on the dog’s right shoulder, and Cotelo recommended an operation to scrape the excess cartilage, Shin said.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of confirmed
Verb
  • The investment bank initiated coverage of Imax with an overweight rating.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Sep. 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 promoting its heritage.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of initiated
Verb
  • As a designer himself, Alessandri has worked with Norman Foster, among others, and the Technogym Village inaugurated in 2012 was designed by ACPV Architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Ye Jianyuan The Suzhou MoCA was inaugurated nearly four years after construction commenced in December 2022.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of inaugurated
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  • That usually means an immigration judge has ordered their removal after a hearing, including cases when immigrants fail to show up, and the decision was affirmed on appeal or not appealed.
    — Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In response, Michigan's chief medical executive affirmed the state's standing recommendation to follow the childhood vaccine schedule established by the American Academy of Pediatrics and a dozen other health care groups.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of affirmed
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  • However, the chapter continues to be recognized by its national organization, and thus was legally permitted to operate as a fraternity chapter unaffiliated with the university.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Bolorin confirmed that its fans will be permitted into the parking lot prior to opening to celebrate with a family-friendly atmosphere.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of permitted
Verb
  • That vision was validated by unanimous approval from competition authorities in nearly 70 jurisdictions worldwide, who agreed this deal is pro-competitive, pro-consumer and pro-worker.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The strongest candidates would then be validated at USA Rare Earth’s research and development facility in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, before potentially being incorporated into the company’s processing flowsheets.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of validated
Verb
  • Vionic sneakers are looking particularly chic for fall in an array of colors and patterns, and the brand is podiatrist-recommended and Oprah-approved.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
  • If the settlement is approved, attorney fees, payments to chief litigants and other expenses will be distributed first.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of approved
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