swearing in

[swair-ing-in] / ˈswɛər ɪŋˈɪn /

NOUN

solemn promise

Synonyms

WEAK

enthronement inauguration induction installation investiture solemn declaration vow

Example Sentences

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At Burns’s swearing-in in 1970, Nixon quipped that the audience’s applause was “a standing vote of appreciation in advance for lower interest rates and more money.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

The Trump children only appear in the crowd at his swearing-in.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

A teaser for the documentary released in December showed the former model looking to the camera just before her husband's second swearing-in at the US Capitol and saying: "Here we go again."

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

The swearing-in ceremony will soon lay the groundwork for a House vote that Trump has long tried to avoid.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

If you pass the test and the interview, you’ll receive a notice for your swearing-in ceremony.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi