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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
His blood baptized the American Revolution.
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Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
In the Catholic tradition, baptism – the first sacrament a person receives – washes away sin and brings the baptized into the church.
—Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Ashley and Krein married in 2012 On June 2, 2012, Krein and Ashley wed at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church in Greenville, Del. — the same church where Ashley was baptized.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, was baptized at Indian Rocks Church in 2023, and he was laid to rest there surrounded by family, friends and loved ones.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
In the Catholic tradition, baptism – the first sacrament a person receives – washes away sin and brings the baptized into the church.
—Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Ashley and Krein married in 2012 On June 2, 2012, Krein and Ashley wed at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church in Greenville, Del. — the same church where Ashley was baptized.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, was baptized at Indian Rocks Church in 2023, and he was laid to rest there surrounded by family, friends and loved ones.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptize
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An earlier news release on September 23 had named 31 states.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) has named multidisciplinary artist Nilbar Güreş, known for her humorous, poetic, yet critical works commenting on social topics, as Turkey’s representative to the Sixty-First Venice Biennale, set to take place May 9–November 22, 2026.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Neither has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite decades of eligibility and a cosmic consensus of their greatness.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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In 2021, she was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, joining her father, Muhammad Ali, as part of the sport’s most prestigious lineage.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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This zone is crucial for pitch framing, where catchers use their presentation to influence umpires into calling borderline pitches strikes.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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Generation X was the first to cope without ubiquitous workplace pensions, relying instead on a new savings tool called the 401(k).—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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That May, days after Vladimir Putin was inaugurated to his first term as Russia’s President, a high-ranking Kremlin official conveyed a list of demands to NTV.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Only a few kilometers away, a new mega port — a joint project with China — has just been inaugurated.—
Sabrina Weiss,
The Dial,
23 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Power of the Dog.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Most recently, the show was nominated for best drama series for the 2025 Emmys, while Russell was nominated for best lead actress in a drama.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and impact glass, and seal outside wall openings.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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According to residents who live in the Indian Hills neighborhood, multiple internet companies had been working to install fiber in Lexington.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people wanted for violent crimes were arrested in a sweeping multi-agency initiative dubbed Operation Guardian, described by Indianapolis' police chief as the city's largest-ever fugitive apprehension effort.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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The group of advocates, dubbed the Coalition to Protect our Urban Nature in Charlotte, held its first meeting in July with representatives from the wildlife federation, NC Native Plant Society, Charlotte Mecklenburg League of Women’s Voters and other organizations.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, human pioneers utilizing AI can initiate the process of relocating mining and industry off the planet, and, working together, enable us to expand the domain of life.—
Rick Tumlinson,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Patients must initiate the process within 120 days of receiving the bill, and the bill may not be sent to a collection agency while under review.—
Katheryn Houghton,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Baptize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptize. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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