1
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the formal induction will be tomorrow, but the college president has already started work
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as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
the urbanologist's controversial induction that a thriving bohemian community is vital to a city's economic health
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Recent Examples of induction
The kitchen is nearby and is equipped with a stainless steel sink, an oven and an induction cooktop, plus a fridge.
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New Atlas, 22 May 2026
Randy Couture spoke at his MMA Hall of Fame induction.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Krusen, who also played on the band’s landmark 1991 debut album Ten, was inducted with Pearl Jam into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and performed with his former colleagues at the New York induction ceremony for the first time in 26 years.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 May 2026
Lodge Dutch ovens can be used on any cooktop, including gas, electric and induction.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
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New Atlas, 22 May 2026
Randy Couture spoke at his MMA Hall of Fame induction.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Krusen, who also played on the band’s landmark 1991 debut album Ten, was inducted with Pearl Jam into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and performed with his former colleagues at the New York induction ceremony for the first time in 26 years.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 May 2026
Lodge Dutch ovens can be used on any cooktop, including gas, electric and induction.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for induction
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It is set to arrive in Europe in early July before its official inauguration ceremony in Le Havre, France, on July 2.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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After his inauguration in January last year, Rubio’s first formal international engagement was meeting with the foreign ministers of the other Quad countries, both jointly and in separate sessions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 May 2026
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That would seem largely due to uncertainty surrounding the ongoing 115 charges case, with some fears a future points deduction could dramatically impact their season.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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That means most plaintiffs must look for a way to claim a legal fee tax deduction.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Ike gave his farewell address three days before John F. Kennedy’s famous inaugural.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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The dividing line runs between training and inference.—
Vanessa Bates Ramirez,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
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The company launched new AI inference and virtualization services on its cloud platform with Red Hat to help enterprises scale artificial intelligence and modernize IT systems.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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In Manhattan, members-only clubs charge six-figure initiation fees.—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
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In March, Kast flew up to Arica, the sleepy desert town on the border with Peru, to announce the initiation of his 'border shield' plan.—
John Bartlett,
NPR,
23 May 2026
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The officials spoke for roughly two hours, according to a person familiar with the matter, but no announcement has been made since the meeting’s conclusion earlier today.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Ultimately, the employee retired before the case's conclusion.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Their determination would not slip.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The cause of death is pending determination by the county medical examiner.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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“Induction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induction. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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