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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
The 20-year-old recently embarked on a newfound faith journey and got baptized earlier this year.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
Princess Ines was baptized on a special day: her parents' tenth wedding anniversary.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 13 June 2025
When his maternal great-grandmother was just a baby, she was baptized in 1840 at the city's iconic St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, the New Orleans Archdiocese said.
—May 10, CBS News, 10 May 2025
Vance, who was baptized into the Catholic Church in 2019, was granted one of the last audiences with Francis on Easter Sunday.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
Princess Ines was baptized on a special day: her parents' tenth wedding anniversary.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 13 June 2025
When his maternal great-grandmother was just a baby, she was baptized in 1840 at the city's iconic St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, the New Orleans Archdiocese said.
—May 10, CBS News, 10 May 2025
Vance, who was baptized into the Catholic Church in 2019, was granted one of the last audiences with Francis on Easter Sunday.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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There are boat ramps and fishing piers for anglers; a playground for the kids; walking and biking paths; an 18-hole disc golf course; and a floating restaurant, to name just a few amenities.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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That same year, Water Street, which ran where River Road is today, was the first street to be named.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2025
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The ministry said he was set to be inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame this fall.—
Bob Smietana,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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In 2014, The Whispers were inducted into the National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2023
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If the bill was a mistake, call 1-800-HHS-TIPS to report it.—
Louise Norris,
Verywell Health,
14 Feb. 2023
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That August, Hoffman sat for Giard and inaugurated the project.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 June 2025
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The capture of this first whaler on June 22 inaugurated the Shenandoah’s most spectacular run, unlike any the raider had enjoyed during its eight months seeking out and destroying Union merchant vessels.—
Francine Uenuma,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 June 2025
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The Senate has also proposed a number of amendments, some of which undo the proposals put forward by the House, chief among them, making Opportunity Zones a permanent program, and allowing governors to reopen the window to nominate new tracts every ten years.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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It was nominated for nine Academy Awards including Best Picture, and ultimately won Oscars for Best Sound and Best Editing.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 June 2025
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Trim trees; install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass; seal outside wall openings.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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The mayor could install one of his cronies who has no experience in running a large transit agency like the CTA.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Rocket Factory Augsburg: Third on our list is Rocket Factory Augsburg, headquartered in the Bavarian city of the same name, with plans for a three-stage rocket dubbed RFA One that could eventually deliver up to 1.3 metric tons (2,866 pounds) of payload mass into a polar Sun-synchronous orbit.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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Many fans have dubbed this season the franchise's worst.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
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The water initiates a chemical reaction that lasts about six hours.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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The company has reportedly initiated preliminary steps toward launching an initial public offering.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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“Baptize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptize. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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