as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the baptism of the new members of the college fraternity
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Recent Examples of baptism
Hubbard — along with tight end Tommy Tremble — attended Brooks’ baptism on Sunday.
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Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The Osmonds’ success earned them a rarified status in the Church of Latter-day Saints, with church elders crediting them with tens of thousands of baptisms during the Seventies.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Given Coors Field’s history as a torture chamber for pitchers, Glasnow had reason to dread his mile-high baptism – particularly on a 35-degree night.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Weddings, baptisms, and even funerals registered fewer and fewer Catholic participants.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The Osmonds’ success earned them a rarified status in the Church of Latter-day Saints, with church elders crediting them with tens of thousands of baptisms during the Seventies.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Given Coors Field’s history as a torture chamber for pitchers, Glasnow had reason to dread his mile-high baptism – particularly on a 35-degree night.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Weddings, baptisms, and even funerals registered fewer and fewer Catholic participants.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptism
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The backstory The Artist opened in 2024 as a takeover of the Gran Hotel Domine, a hotel that was built in 2002 following the museum’s inauguration in 1997.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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In addition to events on Capitol Hill and at major events like political conventions and inaugurations, Flatow supported national advocacy campaigns, and was recognized by Billboard for his work on LGBTQ+ initiatives.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Ike gave his farewell address three days before John F. Kennedy’s famous inaugural.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cerebras Systems – The artificial intelligence chipmaker saw shares rocket 20% after a slate of bullish initiations from Wall Street firms.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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By stimulating these areas, the program might aid in the initiation and maintenance of sleep.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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“Baptism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptism. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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