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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
This mile and an eighth run over the main track was inaugurated in 1982 and has long been a stepping stone towards Breeders’ Cup glory and beyond.
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Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Even the strong Patagonian wind cannot topple this tribute, inaugurated on June 16 during Argentina’s World Cup debut, when the team once again dazzled under Messi, who sealed the victory over Algeria after scoring three goals.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
On the May day of our visit, 81-year-old Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was being inaugurated for a seventh term in office.
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Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
Since his father was inaugurated in 2025, Barron has only made one other public appearance, at the State of the Union address in February.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
On Wednesday, June 10, Pope Leo XIV inaugurated the tower with a mass on the 100th anniversary of the death of Antoni Gaudí, the architect of the basilica.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
There were 61 candidates for governor on this week’s primary election ballot, one of whom will be inaugurated in January.
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Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
There are 61 candidates for governor on this week’s primary election ballot, one of whom will be inaugurated in January.
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Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
But the internet had inaugurated a new era of global connectivity, and users could learn through an abundance of online classes.
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Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Even the strong Patagonian wind cannot topple this tribute, inaugurated on June 16 during Argentina’s World Cup debut, when the team once again dazzled under Messi, who sealed the victory over Algeria after scoring three goals.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
On the May day of our visit, 81-year-old Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was being inaugurated for a seventh term in office.
—
Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
Since his father was inaugurated in 2025, Barron has only made one other public appearance, at the State of the Union address in February.
—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
On Wednesday, June 10, Pope Leo XIV inaugurated the tower with a mass on the 100th anniversary of the death of Antoni Gaudí, the architect of the basilica.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
There were 61 candidates for governor on this week’s primary election ballot, one of whom will be inaugurated in January.
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Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
There are 61 candidates for governor on this week’s primary election ballot, one of whom will be inaugurated in January.
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Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
But the internet had inaugurated a new era of global connectivity, and users could learn through an abundance of online classes.
—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaugurated
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Things to do Menorca’s art scene dates from the 1960s when the Grupo Menorca founded the island’s first contemporary art gallery.
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Clive Davis, the music executive who founded Arista Records and J Records and helped shape the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood and many others, died on Monday at his home in New York City.
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That same year, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before going on to found J Records.
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The music star's support of Kelce at this year's event comes less than two weeks after Kelce stood by Swift's side as she was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2026 in New York City on June 11.
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What is established is that the celebrated director Lonny Price, who played Neil Kellerman in the movie, is helming this version and Darrell Grand Moultrie, who has a robust background in choreographing both ballet and Beyoncé, is in charge of the dancing.
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Bringing that inside-out understanding of his industry and its history speaks to his strengths as a veteran working actor who has made a habit of dropping into established and popular shows mid-run and shaking things up.
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Mike Debus, a Kansas City artist, last week opened his internet browser and initiated a search for just one item.
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The president also initiated a series of investigations using a trade law known as Section 301, which could eventually lead to higher tariffs – but may take months to complete.
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Piero Gandini, son of Sergio Gandini who purchased Flos in 1964 and pioneered its zenith, was appointed executive chairman of the entire conglomerate in 2025, after veteran luxury executive Daniel Lalonde stepped down in December 2025.
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The Development of the WalkingPad Category Founded in 2015 in Beijing, Kingsmith pioneered the WalkingPad category and introduced innovative folding treadmill designs.
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When AllHere collapsed in mid-2024, the district — with Carvalho’s support — launched an internal review.
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Iran targeted American military facilities in the Middle East after the US launched more strikes on Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
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On Monday, the Mavericks formally introduced May as their new head coach; it was announced last week, but May met with the media on Monday along with team president of basketball operations, Masai Ujiri.
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Four years later, Israel was effectively ejected from the Asian Football Confederation following a resolution introduced by Kuwait that passed 17 to 13, with six abstentions.
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Colombia was lively from the off, but Portugal eventually settled into the game and created its own chances.
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“Inaugurated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaugurated. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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