inducted

past tense of induct
as in inaugurated
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies inducted the pitcher into the Baseball Hall of Fame

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Recent Examples of inducted Moving into the present, you’re getting inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026 The album went Diamond (10+ million copies sold) and was inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry. Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 He was inducted into the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017. Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The most special trip was in October 2023 when he was inducted in the school’s Ring of Honor with linebacker Nick Reid (2002-05). Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026 She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1993 and into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026 Before the game, the Marlins inducted Josh Beckett into the club’s Hall of Fame. ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026 Today will see Josh Beckett inducted into Marlins Legends Hall of Fame. Greg Cote september 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026 Charles Charles Woodson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
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inaugurated
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  • This inaugurated the transatlantic African slave trade, which lasted until 1808, when it was banned by Congress.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Smiley will continue to hold office until the next mayor is inaugurated.
    Colin Hogan, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Inducted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inducted. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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