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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 its 2024 edition, the festival inaugurated the Country of Honor, with Palestine holding that distinction and programming featuring a spate of Palestinian films.
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Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
That May, days after Vladimir Putin was inaugurated to his first term as Russia’s President, a high-ranking Kremlin official conveyed a list of demands to NTV.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Only a few kilometers away, a new mega port — a joint project with China — has just been inaugurated.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
The Penne site was inaugurated in early September, and Solomeo will be unveiled in November.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
In October, Gulf Air inaugurated a direct flight to the country, departing three times weekly from New York’s JFK.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
In September 2011, before Xi Jinping was inaugurated as China’s leader, Beijing published its first official foreign policy white paper that defined China’s core interests.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
The hall of fame was inaugurated in 1998 and now has 87 inductees.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
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.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
That May, days after Vladimir Putin was inaugurated to his first term as Russia’s President, a high-ranking Kremlin official conveyed a list of demands to NTV.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Only a few kilometers away, a new mega port — a joint project with China — has just been inaugurated.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
The Penne site was inaugurated in early September, and Solomeo will be unveiled in November.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
In October, Gulf Air inaugurated a direct flight to the country, departing three times weekly from New York’s JFK.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
In September 2011, before Xi Jinping was inaugurated as China’s leader, Beijing published its first official foreign policy white paper that defined China’s core interests.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
The hall of fame was inaugurated in 1998 and now has 87 inductees.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
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.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaugurated
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John Gore Studios has bought a majority stake in Hilltop Screen, which former Endor chief and UK drama industry veteran Bevan Jones co-founded with Medwyn Jones, a British media lawyer.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Unrivaled was co-founded by WNBA players Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.—
William Earl,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this year it was inducted into the French luxury goods association Comité Colbert.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted Dreja as part of the Yardbirds in 1992.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Players in their 30s are established, but always a cliff threat; this is not a lifetime achievement ranking.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Nobel Prizes were established through the will of Alfred Nobel, who amassed a fortune from his invention of dynamite.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nearly 72% of censorship attempts in 2024 were initiated by pressure groups and decision makers who have been swayed by them.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Steve Uryasz confirmed the announcement, adding that the school has initiated an employee conduct review.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In the same vein, earlier this year Prosper and Martine’s son Alexandre Assouline pioneered the launch of The Library Collection.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the rapid advancement and adoption of AI chips, pioneered by Nvidia, has left it flat-footed.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The crackdown comes amid Operation Midway Blitz, a federal initiative launched in early September to apprehend undocumented immigrants, particularly those with criminal records, across Chicago and Illinois.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hilary Bevan Jones’ recently launched Hilltop Screen has landed investment from Broadway producer John Gore’s TV and film venture, and drafted in Francis Hopkinson for a new central role.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Its roots trace back to the Spanish colonization of Mexico in the 16th century, when wheat was introduced to the Americas.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The company also introduced a happy hour menu and brought back other fan favorites, SeafoodSource reported.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Iamaleava created a ritual of sorts on third downs.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Inaugurated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaugurated. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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