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as in founds
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 inducts
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 inaugurates
In theory, this transition inaugurates a chapter of enfranchisement, but in the next scene the Senegalese businessmen are in suits, and the white men return with briefcases full of money as bribes.
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Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaugurates
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But the gun has more limited ammunition compared to semi-automatic pistols that can carry 10 to 17 founds or more.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
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The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts both non-performers and performers alike each year.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The contract establishes minimum wage rates for daily and weekly work and inducts intimacy coordinators into the union health and pension plans.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Dec. 2025
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The lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court focused narrowly on the condo’s declaration, or the legal document that establishes the condominium, and the language in it.—
Catherine Odom
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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Helping fans better understand who artists are and what inspires them establishes real connections that turn casual listeners into long-term fans.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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JPMorgan initiates Barrick Mining at overweight JPMorgan said shares of the gold miner have plenty more room to run.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The first reported royalties and milestone payments ($60M–$90M) as PowerCo initiates preparations for gigawatt-scale production.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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His brand, Wizard Wellness, launches Thursday on its website with sinus rinses, nasal sprays, nasal sticks and oral strips, plus bundles around routines with each.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The solar eclipse in Aquarius on February 17 launches you down a new timeline that will unfold over the next two years.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Browsing gets assistant Gemini in Chrome introduces new creative tools as well.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bridgerton Season 4 finally introduces Benedict Bridgerton’s love interest, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), and her backstory is further explored in episode 2.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sandra Hernández, president of the California Health Care Foundation, said the federal legislation creates administrative hurdles, requiring Medicaid beneficiaries to meet new work or income requirements and to undergo the eligibility re-determination process every six months instead of annually.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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That urgency creates the perfect conditions for fraud.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Inaugurates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaugurates. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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