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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
In 2015, the complex was inaugurated with a Miquel Barceló show.
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 May 2026
In September, Pope Leo formally inaugurated the Borgo Laudato Si’, a 135-acre experiment in sustainable farming and environmental education on the grounds of the papal summer estate.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Vladimir Putin is inaugurated as Russia’s president.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
Born in 1889, the year the Eiffel Tower was inaugurated.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated the first 63-kilometer stretch of the Development Road in 2025.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The Parisian boutique was inaugurated by Grace Kelly, Princess Grace of Monaco, a long time friend of the brand.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
It was later rebuilt near what is today the on-ramp for Interstate 110, but closed in 1931 when its members inaugurated the current synagogue on nearby Palafox Street, and the previous structure became a roller-skating rink.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
To me, the show inaugurated a period of twisted originality and complete freedom.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 May 2026
In September, Pope Leo formally inaugurated the Borgo Laudato Si’, a 135-acre experiment in sustainable farming and environmental education on the grounds of the papal summer estate.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Vladimir Putin is inaugurated as Russia’s president.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
Born in 1889, the year the Eiffel Tower was inaugurated.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated the first 63-kilometer stretch of the Development Road in 2025.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The Parisian boutique was inaugurated by Grace Kelly, Princess Grace of Monaco, a long time friend of the brand.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
It was later rebuilt near what is today the on-ramp for Interstate 110, but closed in 1931 when its members inaugurated the current synagogue on nearby Palafox Street, and the previous structure became a roller-skating rink.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
To me, the show inaugurated a period of twisted originality and complete freedom.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaugurated
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The couple co-founded The Gap after a frustrating shopping experience when Don Fisher couldn’t find a pair of jeans that fit, according to the retailer.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Musk left OpenAI’s board in 2018 and founded his own AI company, called xAI, in 2023.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Sean Penn did the honors for Lyle Lovett, Matthew McConaughey inducted Willie Nelson, Cameron Crowe was on hand to usher My Morning Jacket in, and Ethan Hawke did it for John Prine.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Ronstadt, a singer and musician, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Our economic systems are not serving the people who live here, whose forefathers established this new republic, and our grandparents actualized the peak of its success.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Tarleton State first established its presence in Fort Worth in 1978 with a medical laboratory science program.—
Samuel O’Neal
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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Drones in the Russia-Ukraine War The Russia-Ukraine conflict, initiated by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 (an extension of Russia’s 2014 invasion of Crimea) has served as a crucible for innovations in UAV warfare.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Seaport Research also initiated coverage of Applied Materials at a buy rating and $500 price target on Monday.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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The transplant science Murray pioneered is practiced in every major city in the country and all over the world.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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That connection led to Schwarzman’s joining an international advisory board at Tsinghua pioneered by former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Last week, a group of Spirit’s former employees and fans launched an online campaign to buy the airline.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Torres launched a shot in nearly the identical spot as Copeland for a two-run homer and Hagerty was on its way to Fort Myers.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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In late March, Tijuana officials introduced an English-language app known as the Emergency Button, or Botón de Emergencia.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Structural reforms will be introduced to reduce inefficiency and increase oversight.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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No one person has incited violence, created divisions and preached hatred more than the current resident of the White House.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Northern India already has some of the world’s most polluted air, created by a toxic mix of vehicle and industrial emissions, crop residue burning, and construction dust.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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“Inaugurated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaugurated. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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