as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the initiation of the newest members of the local chamber of commerce
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Recent Examples of initiation
The initiation into this warped cultural value is essentially seamless.
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 9 June 2025
This kind of initiation into the sport helps prepare your muscles, joints, and bones for the impact of foot-against-road for 3.1 miles, Hiruni Wijayaratne, a professional runner in Boulder and the director of operations/a coach at RunCoach, tells SELF.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 30 May 2025
The markers include past requests for grooming standard exemptions tied to medical assignment at birth or the initiation of a medical treatment plan tied to gender dysphoria.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 30 May 2025
Soon after the initiation of the Israel-Hamas War on Oct. 7, 2023, Francis began making daily calls to the Holy Family parish, a Catholic Church in Gaza.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 8 May 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 9 June 2025
This kind of initiation into the sport helps prepare your muscles, joints, and bones for the impact of foot-against-road for 3.1 miles, Hiruni Wijayaratne, a professional runner in Boulder and the director of operations/a coach at RunCoach, tells SELF.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 30 May 2025
The markers include past requests for grooming standard exemptions tied to medical assignment at birth or the initiation of a medical treatment plan tied to gender dysphoria.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 30 May 2025
Soon after the initiation of the Israel-Hamas War on Oct. 7, 2023, Francis began making daily calls to the Holy Family parish, a Catholic Church in Gaza.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
Noun
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Barron Trump attends inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C..—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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There was no repeat of the immediate and massive demonstrations in Washington that marked his first inauguration, in 2017.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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If fundraising is Global’s plan with its pair of inaugurals, leaving its A380 parked at JFK for four days between flights is an odd choice.—
Edward Russell,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Often times, the swearing-in of the President for a second term generates a lower audience than the initial inaugural.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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There were ten CMOs eligible for induction into the 2025 Forbes CMO Hall of Fame class.—
Seth Matlins,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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