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
However, the smoke caused secondary lightning and created other potential fire initiation sites (1700, see Figure 4, LEFT).
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Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Her project focused on statewide initiation of the Heart Health Club.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
While membership fees are not publicly listed for Trump's New Jersey club, the Wall Street Journal has estimated the initiation fee is over $100,000.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 June 2025
In a way, this is the ultimate initiation into adult life, which so often involves our having to situate ourselves in relation to world views that fundamentally don’t make sense to us.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
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Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Her project focused on statewide initiation of the Heart Health Club.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
While membership fees are not publicly listed for Trump's New Jersey club, the Wall Street Journal has estimated the initiation fee is over $100,000.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 June 2025
In a way, this is the ultimate initiation into adult life, which so often involves our having to situate ourselves in relation to world views that fundamentally don’t make sense to us.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
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On the day of Trump’s inauguration in January, Peabody sent a private message to Aaron Rupar, who has nearly 1 million followers on X. Rupar, in turn, made the message public.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Infantino was a guest at Trump’s inauguration in January, has attended White House meetings and has been a vocal supporter of the president.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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If fundraising is Global’s plan with its pair of inaugurals, leaving its A380 parked at JFK for four days between flights is an odd choice.—
Edward Russell,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Often times, the swearing-in of the President for a second term generates a lower audience than the initial inaugural.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The kitchen is nearby and includes a dishwasher, a compact fridge, an induction cooktop, a sink, and quite a lot of cabinetry.—
Adam Williams
July 14,
New Atlas,
14 July 2025
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One of my favorite things that goes along with this is the annual induction ceremony for the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, which will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 1 in the plaza at the southeast corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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