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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
Mike Sosulski, named the college’s 15th president last June, was formally inaugurated on April 10 during a campus ceremony.
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 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
Finland's just inaugurated its longest bridge, and not a single a car or motorcycle will ever be allowed on it.
—New Atlas, 20 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
The center is planned to be inaugurated next month.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
The announcement of the Bangalore studio comes just two weeks after Rodeo Rodeo FX inaugurated a new bigger Paris studio bringing all its French divisions, including 2025 acquisition Mikros Animation, under one roof.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 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
Finland's just inaugurated its longest bridge, and not a single a car or motorcycle will ever be allowed on it.
—New Atlas, 20 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
The center is planned to be inaugurated next month.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
The announcement of the Bangalore studio comes just two weeks after Rodeo Rodeo FX inaugurated a new bigger Paris studio bringing all its French divisions, including 2025 acquisition Mikros Animation, under one roof.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaugurated
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Marketecture was founded in 2022 and is based in New York.—
William Earl,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The story of the site, which was subsequently bought by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp in 2005, is told in MySpace, a documentary directed by Tommy Avallone and produced by Gunpowder & Sky, the company founded by former MTV boss Van Toffler.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Now the coach at Old Dominion, the 51-year-old Milton-Jones was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sterling was inducted last year, joining Shannon, a 2011 enshrinee.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Canadian Radio-television Commission was established in 1968 as a federal agency to oversee broadcasting in Canada and in 1976 had its powers expanded to include telecommunications (and the name changed accordingly to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission [CRTC]).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI, now valued at nearly $1 trillion following the success of ChatGPT, was established in 2015 as a charity dedicated to benefiting humanity.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Stewart instead cast the State Police investigation of her administration and an internal investigation by a law firm — each initiated by her Democratic successor, Bobby Sanchez — as badges of honor, evidence that she is seen by Democrats as the strongest candidate.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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The filing was part of a lawsuit that the National Religious Broadcasters, an international association of evangelical Christian communicators, and other plaintiffs initiated in 2024.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The material engineers who pioneered the smart fabric hope to expand the project to 50 cribs, and gain approval in the next two years to market the new sensor system to consumers and other medical facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and veterans’ health organizations, Jayaraman said.—
Roni Robbins,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But in 2012, Starbucks pioneered the concept among chains, adding it to its menu for people who don’t drink coffee or tea.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The exercise launched in Tunisia on April 13 and was scheduled to conclude on April 30.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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During the pandemic, the Fed launched massive bond-buying programs, cut rates to zero, and promised to keep them there, flooding the economy with cash and stoking inflation.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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When Fudd was introduced, Wings general manager Curt Miller said the club didn’t hesitate on a decision that added to an already elite backcourt with Bueckers and four-time All-Star Arike Ogunbowale.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a member of the Rock Hall of Fame’s Board of Governors, Spector effectively blocked the Ronettes’ nomination for years, although the group was finally inducted — and introduced by Richards — in 2007, after Spector had been arrested and convicted of the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Firefighters witnessed a rare ‘ash devil’ while battling the Trinity fire in San Bernardino County — a whirling column of hot ash and embers created when rising heat meets shifting winds.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The invalidated map had included a second majority-black district, created after years of litigation under the Voting Rights Act.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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“Inaugurated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaugurated. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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