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as in to induct
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
the new sisters will be baptized with special initiation rites at the sorority house
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Recent Examples of baptize
Many parishioners live within walking distance of their churches and generations of West Siders have been baptized and married under their roofs.
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Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
She was baptized in January 2025.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
He was baptized as Catholic as an infant.
—Annie Selak, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
During the two years between her first and her second, ultimately permanent departure, Ens was baptized.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
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Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
She was baptized in January 2025.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
He was baptized as Catholic as an infant.
—Annie Selak, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
During the two years between her first and her second, ultimately permanent departure, Ens was baptized.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptize
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The Wondras, along with two prior roommates, were named as people of interest in the case in 2022, but only Stacey Wondra has officially been charged in the boy’s killing.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Iran's senior clerics responsible for selecting the next supreme leader are considering naming Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to the top post, according to reports.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,Victor Loh,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Hollywood icon — and, semi-coincidentally, the Golden State’s 38th governor — Arnold Schwarzenegger will be inducted alongside his action-comedy co-star Jamie Lee Curtis during a ceremony this month.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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Clapton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Kings called a timeout, allowing the Lakers and their fans to soak in the moment.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene Located a few miles outside of downtown Kansas City, the Country Club Plaza (locals just call it the Plaza) is a food, dining, and arts hub with Spanish revival and Moorish architecture packed into 15 blocks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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The democratic system inaugurated in 2000 never established a judicial or security structure able to replace that authoritarian control, analysts say.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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China recently inaugurated its first School of Interstellar Navigation within the Chinese Academy of Sciences.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Tellingly, Duvall was the only actor in Apocalypse Now to be Oscar-nominated.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Concerns remain over the future of Chicago Animal Care and Control after Mayor Brandon Johnson nominated its interim leader to be appointed as the agency's permanent executive director.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Under the 2026 contract, the company will provide lifecycle support while continuing to develop, produce, and install the new fire control systems through 2032.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Near Visalia, most of its 500 residents live in mobile homes, where companies won’t install rooftop panels without a solid foundation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Also dubbed as the balloon jean, barrel hems are intentionally curved–roomy through the leg with a subtler taper and cinch at the ankle.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Canadian engineer dubbed his creation BlackFly and spent years working on it in secret.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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The finding came as part of divorce proceedings initiated by Diagne’s ex-wife, Aissatou Savare, in March 2022.—
Kiah Collier,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Baptize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptize. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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