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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
Later in life, Hogan seemed to turn toward religion and was baptized alongside his wife Sky in 2023.
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Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 24 July 2025
To the left of Bernard are Hebrew children; to the right are the Christian children who were baptized (the unbaptized being in Limbo).
—Mary Jo Bang
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
Palmer, who’d been baptized Catholic since his first conviction, was read a short prayer before the noose was placed around his neck.
—Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Jesus was part of the crowd around John and was baptized by John.
—Walt Shelton, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 24 July 2025
To the left of Bernard are Hebrew children; to the right are the Christian children who were baptized (the unbaptized being in Limbo).
—Mary Jo Bang
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
Palmer, who’d been baptized Catholic since his first conviction, was read a short prayer before the noose was placed around his neck.
—Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Jesus was part of the crowd around John and was baptized by John.
—Walt Shelton, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptize
Verb
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As a dedicated member of the Opry, the memorial service was named Jeannie Seely's 5,389th Opry Show to celebrate her record for most performances.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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According to a Snowflake Research study, 92% of early adopters see ROI from AI, yet 58% still name preparing data as their top obstacle.—
Adrian Carr,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Ulrich first recalled the time in 2006 when Metallica inducted Black Sabbath into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and played a few of their songs as Ozzy, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward looked on from the audience.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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The sovereign, 76, stepped out wearing his Marshal's uniform with the Order of the Thistle insignia, reflecting his position in Scotland's highest order of chivalry, which his wife, Queen Camilla, was inducted into last year.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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Citing comments from industry sources familiar with the matter, the South Korean publication noted that the Hanwha Ocean Global Engineering Center India was inaugurated on Sunday at an industrial hub in Noida, some 26 kilometers away from India's capital, New Delhi.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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Then, shortly after Trump was inaugurated, ICE officers asked Blanco to come in for another appointment and detained him.—
Perla Trevizo,
ProPublica,
30 July 2025
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Gaga is also nominated for Artist of the Year, while her latest LP, Mayhem, is up for Album of the Year.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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Invasion was created by David Weil (Hunters) and Simon Kinberg (best known for writing and/or producing several X-Men films, as well as The Martian, which was nominated for several Oscars).—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trim trees; install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass; seal outside wall openings.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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With Petterson out, Soriano had unanimous support to install the five new members, bringing the total number to nine.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Perkins dubbed this new gang of comedy talent the ‘Brit Art’ crew and reflected on how the pandemic stymied this kind of collaboration.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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Corll tortured, raped and killed at least 28 boys and young men between the ages of 13 and 20 in a rash of crimes dubbed the Houston Mass Murders.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District initiated the overflow at 9:55 p.m. on Aug. 9.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Wolverines were also planning to transfer $6.1 million less to the school overall this year, while initiating a series of budget cuts that could save $10 million year-over-year, according to the Detroit Free Press.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Baptize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptize. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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