swearing in

present participle of swear in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swearing in
Verb
  • During the 180-review period, the Attorney General shall cease initiating new FCPA investigations or enforcement actions, absent exception.
    Robert Anello, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Start Fertilizing in Early Spring or Late Winter When the days start to get longer and the temperatures warm in early spring or late winter, orchids begin producing new growth and initiating bud development, Kondrat says.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Aldis made the announcement ahead of the show, confirming the adjustment to tonight's match lineup.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Stars like Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Britney Spears opted for them on red carpets and events, confirming them as a key element of the 2000s imagination.
    Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Michael Kozak, a senior bureau official in the State Department, filed a brief April 12 affirming Abrego Garcia was alive.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
  • About 1 in 4 people who underwent gender-affirming care were covered by Medicaid, the study found.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Staying competitive means building something with long-term value, validating ideas and being ready to pivot whenever necessary.
    Maksim Strok, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Some parents are neurotic about validating their kids’ emotions or guarding their individuality; others fixate on maximizing their career potential.
    Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Swearing in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swearing%20in. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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