INITIATION Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

initiation

noun

i-ˌni-shē-ˈā-shən

as in inauguration

the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the initiation of the newest members of the local chamber of commerce

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Recent Examples of initiation The firm’s approach begins with understanding how work flows from initiation to completion within a specific organization. —

Matt Emma, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 For many students, that initiation means leaning into the unexpected. —

Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 The nearly 40-strong operation is more like a members-only club than a conventional travel agency, with a $150,000 initiation fee and annual dues of $25,000. —

The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026 Choppy seas and high winds caused Lynette to fall overboard with the initiation key in her pocket, disabling the boat, Brian said. —

Peter D'abrosca , Adam Sabes , Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for initiation

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No more honor was paid to presidents on their inauguration than to the founding charters on that morning.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Police reported more than 2,000 deaths between Duterte's inauguration on June 30 and the end of that year, most described as occurring during shootouts.

— Karen Lema, USA Today, 13 May 2026