1
as in establishing
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 inducting
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 inaugurating
Eisenman has also broadened the brand’s appeal to bring in other generations, most recently inaugurating a 360-degree campaign with new global ambassador Leighton Meester.
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Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Japan and the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, inaugurating a new era of human history.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Japan and the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, inaugurating a new era of human history.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaugurating
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Politically, the affluence manifested in Long Island establishing itself as a bastion of the Republican Party, showing strong support for Hoover in his doomed Presidential campaign against Roosevelt.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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After establishing himself as a core player, Braun has put himself in position to earn upwards of $30 million per season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Mayor Josh Huddlestun administered the oath of office, officially inducting the recruits into the department.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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Colleagues considered her a mentor, a yenta, a founding mother — always tough, and always true to herself.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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The four homes, belonging to the founding families, are among the oldest structures in Brownsville.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Searching for locations, initiating navigation, and following turn-by-turn instructions is straightforward.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The demonstrators wound up initiating a weeklong occupation of a Bureau of Indian Affairs building, with some violent episodes.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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The era saw the birth of new architecture firms like Master, Sathe & Bhuta, which were led by young new graduates from India’s pioneering architecture and art institutions like the Sir JJ School of Art.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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While the Stranahans were very philanthropic with their land, Belt said, the Brickells, another pioneering South Florida family, owned all the land near the beach and kept it private.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement 160 scientists in 23 countries compiled the latest data and literature on the topic, and found that, in the years since launching the report in 2023, reefs around the world have begun passing their thermal tipping point.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
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To be sure, launching an academic program can be an arduous and time consuming process, and Donaldson is busy.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the event, the importance of introducing young people to music was emphasized by Smith and his foundation.—
Sophia Arndt,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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The third play shows the Bucs introducing a slight wrinkle to their formation, giving Mayfield and Egbuka a different look.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Existing methods for creating blood stem cells rely on complex cocktails of growth proteins.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Creal Beauty, which launched in 2024, was born out of founder Sarah Creal’s 30-plus years creating luxe cosmetics for brands like Prada Beauty, Tom Ford, and Victoria Beckham Beauty.—
Marie Lodi,
StyleCaster,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Inaugurating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaugurating. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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