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 lawmakers acknowledged the House’s concern was over the potential for delays in the initiation of a criminal probe.
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Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Private clubs charge tens of thousands in initiation fees and then tack on monthly dues.
—Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Every new year arrives with the promise of a clean slate, but 2026 brings a new kind of initiation.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
This ensuing odyssey rapidly evolves from a mere tracking expedition into a brutal test of endurance and a profound, sensory initiation.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Private clubs charge tens of thousands in initiation fees and then tack on monthly dues.
—Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Every new year arrives with the promise of a clean slate, but 2026 brings a new kind of initiation.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
This ensuing odyssey rapidly evolves from a mere tracking expedition into a brutal test of endurance and a profound, sensory initiation.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
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The tech industry has historically leaned left, but many leaders, including Altman, Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have formed relationships with Trump since day 1 of his second administration and attended his inauguration.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Expansion accelerated in 2020, culminating in the inauguration of the cross-country line linking Ghuwaifat to Fujairah in 2023, alongside the completion of the Abu Dhabi-Dubai corridor and its extension to Sharjah in 2024.—
Keith J Fernandez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Jan. 2026
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In Andrew Jackson's first inaugural, Andrew Jackson calls himself an instrument of the federal Constitution.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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From Clinton’s tenure as first lady of the state of Arkansas through her White House years, Kamran periodically dressed her for key events, including for Bill Clinton’s second gubernatorial inaugural.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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