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as in founded
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 inducted
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 inaugurated
MizarVision What To Know The Philippines formally inaugurated the Mahatao Forward Operating Base on August 28 on Batan Island—the main island in Batanes province.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Bhutan Known for its Gross National Happiness concept and unspoiled natural beauty, in 2022 the country inaugurated the 250-mile Trans-Bhutan Trail, which is open to both day hikers and serious trekkers.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
The firm has been trialing its electric vehicles in various cities over the last couple of years, and inaugurated an assembly and testing plant in Hayward, California, to produce 10,000 vans annually that Zoox itself will own and operate.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
When will it be inaugurated and what happens to the Skybar?
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
But then countries like Britain and Norway, where the second climate neutral hotel is being inaugurated in September, have a high climate awareness, whereas the demand may be more limited at, say, a resort in Egypt.
—Mattias Goldmann, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Like Project Head Start for much younger folks, this is one of the great successes inaugurated or expanded during the Clinton administration.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Reuters — Ethiopia officially inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while deepening a rift with downstream Egypt that has unsettled the region.
—CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Apple’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook then inaugurated the first two stores in India, respectively located in the financial hub of Mumbai and capital New Delhi, in 2023.
—Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Bhutan Known for its Gross National Happiness concept and unspoiled natural beauty, in 2022 the country inaugurated the 250-mile Trans-Bhutan Trail, which is open to both day hikers and serious trekkers.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
The firm has been trialing its electric vehicles in various cities over the last couple of years, and inaugurated an assembly and testing plant in Hayward, California, to produce 10,000 vans annually that Zoox itself will own and operate.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
When will it be inaugurated and what happens to the Skybar?
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
But then countries like Britain and Norway, where the second climate neutral hotel is being inaugurated in September, have a high climate awareness, whereas the demand may be more limited at, say, a resort in Egypt.
—Mattias Goldmann, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Like Project Head Start for much younger folks, this is one of the great successes inaugurated or expanded during the Clinton administration.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Reuters — Ethiopia officially inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while deepening a rift with downstream Egypt that has unsettled the region.
—CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Apple’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook then inaugurated the first two stores in India, respectively located in the financial hub of Mumbai and capital New Delhi, in 2023.
—Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaugurated
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Rec was founded in 2022 by Birju Kadakia and Rachel Williams, who worked together at Uber in the mid-2010s.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ermiya Fanaeian, a transgender woman of color and formerly a diversity director at the University of Utah, founded AQSLC after parting ways with the Pink Pistols, an LGBT organization advocating in support of firearm safety and bearing arms as a means of self-defense.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The chat opened with Ronson taking a victory lap for helping Foreigner — co-founded by his stepdad, guitarist Mick Jones — get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Lawler has been inducted in countless wrestling halls of fame, including the WWE Hall of Fame (2007), Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame (2017), and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum (2011).—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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As has been established…He is trained by Bob Baffert.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The supporting drama actor category, formally established in 1970, has seen 13 Black actors accumulate 23 nominations over five decades.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Haas have not initiated a Right of Review appeal within the 96-hour window available to all teams in such matters, following the Monza race last Sunday.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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In the last quarter, the partnership has facilitated recovery of more than 26,600 kilograms of textiles from 23 hotels and initiated conversations with 12 hotel groups in Delhi.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on Wednesday, pioneered a new model for conservative political advocacy, merging multi-platform media commentary with in-person gatherings and get-out-the-vote drives.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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For example, Georgia State University pioneered predictive analytics and AI-powered advising, reducing equity gaps and increasing graduation rates.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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White-collar apprenticeships launched by Accenture, Aon, and JPMorgan Chase provide paid training in consulting, insurance, and finance, with direct pipelines to employment.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Baidu has launched a slew of AI applications after its Ernie chatbot received public approval.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Altogether, legislation was introduced this year in at least 21 states to prohibit or roll back provisions related to adding fluoride to public water systems, according to Abby Francl, policy analyst at the National Conference of State Legislatures.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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But the program ground to a halt when Germany blocked the export of the engines, citing a European Union arms embargo on China introduced after the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Combined, these economic and political pressures created fertile ground for social mobilization.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nothing about disabled people should be created without disabled people and this principle becomes even more critical when dealing with AI systems that can perpetuate or challenge existing biases.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Inaugurated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaugurated. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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