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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
inaugurated the college's athletic program for women
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as in to induct
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
the president inaugurated the newest member of the club with a welcoming speech
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Recent Examples of inaugurate
Christina Berry, 29, of Flint, said Wednesday marked her third protest at the Capitol since Trump was inaugurated on Jan. 20 each one bigger than the last.
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Ken Palmer, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
King Charles arrived by helicopter to the Palace of the Holyroodhouse for the historic royal ceremony on the forecourt, which always inaugurates Royal Week.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 July 2025
That August, Hoffman sat for Giard and inaugurated the project.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 June 2025
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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Ken Palmer, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
King Charles arrived by helicopter to the Palace of the Holyroodhouse for the historic royal ceremony on the forecourt, which always inaugurates Royal Week.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 July 2025
That August, Hoffman sat for Giard and inaugurated the project.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 June 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaugurate
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Two of the victims have been identified in a GoFundMe that has been established, but the Statesman will not publish the four victims’ names until the coroner releases their identities. CORRECTION: The Facebook postings about Benjamin Naylor were made by his three daughters and his ex-wife.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 July 2025
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Not long before the end, the daring writer-director introduces an idea that should have been established from the jump: As a child, Seti struggled with a speech impediment.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
11 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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The Hollis, Oklahoma native who now lives in Tulsa was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, also in 2009.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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Autonomous Decision Making Agents can initiate nudges, recommend remediation or enroll users into adaptive coaching paths without needing admin intervention—saving time and scaling response. 4.—
Uzair Ahmed,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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During the 19th century, the U.S. initiated three wars against the Seminoles in Florida.—
Daniel S. Murphree,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System, or MTS, has a contract with Clear Channel to handle getting the contracts and putting on the wraps, which take about a day to install.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The grant would help establish resilience hubs with microgrids and help residents without air conditioning install energy-efficient cooling systems.—
Brian G. Henning,
The Conversation,
9 July 2025
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Many organizations should consider launching a convoy of innovations.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
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Nicole Yelland launched La Reina, a new athletic shoe, with profits benefiting the Hispanic Organization of Mortgage Experts (HOME).—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
5 July 2025
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The possibility of ostomy surgery was introduced later, after exhausting all other treatment options.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Other elements and locations featured in the Phoenix episode include the iconic lowrider culture — an emblematic piece of Chicano identity, which will be introduced in the series through a car show at El Reposo Park showcasing the Sophisticated Few Car Club.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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At Evans High School, Children’s Home Society of Florida and the University of Central Florida pioneered the state’s first Community Partnership School in 2012.—
Andry Sweet,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Thorium was pioneered in America decades ago, but has been taken up by China to great success.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is creating a new business incubator program with a $100,000 grant from Main Street America.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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“Inaugurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaugurate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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