swore in

verb

past tense of swear in
as in installed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swore in
  1. confirmed
  2. initiated
  3. inaugurated
  4. affirmed
  5. permitted
  6. validated
  7. approved
Verb
  • The department later confirmed that the area was secure and that no further threat to the public remained.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Neither club had announced the deal as of early Wednesday afternoon, but multiple sources confirmed to the Miami Herald that the trade was done and Allen was headed to Chicago.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of confirmed
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  • This is an expansion of a recall initiated in July by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur for Publix frozen blueberries and mixed berries.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The recall was initiated after it was discovered by an analyst at TJX (the parent company of the retail stores) that the Chocolatey Eyeballs containing whey (milk) were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of initiated
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  • The White House Hillary and Bill moved from the governor’s mansion to the White House in 1993, when Bill was inaugurated as the 42nd president.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The first Bulgari Hotel & Resorts in Milan marked its 20th anniversary in 2024 and was inaugurated three years after the overall project was launched.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of inaugurated
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  • The result has captivated critics and audiences — and affirmed that the film deserved to see the light of day, after coming very close to disappearing into oblivion.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The District of Columbia Circuit Court affirmed his decision by a 2-1 vote.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of affirmed
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  • Arnold is not permitted to practice or play while on the exempt list.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In Saxony-Anhalt, AfD wants to allow home schooling, which so far isn't permitted in Germany.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of permitted
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  • In supply chains, product data is being validated and enriched continuously rather than in periodic batches.
    — Adrian Carr, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Accuracy claims vary by brand and remain largely company-reported rather than independently validated.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of validated
Verb
  • The National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary site and building plans for the arch on July 9.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • If approved and financed, the first ReFirm project is expected to put Sweden on a path toward its first new nuclear generation in decades, with the first BWRX-300 unit targeted for operation in the mid-2030s.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of approved
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