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
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.
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John Bartlett, NPR, 23 May 2026
What’s more impressive is that Iambic was able to move the treatment from its discovery phase to its clinical trial initiation in just two years — shaving years off what can be one of the most time-consuming aspects of new drug development.
—Brad Quick, CNBC, 19 May 2026
In 2022, the European Broadcasting Union, an umbrella of European broadcasters and the parent organization of the Contest, suspended Russia’s involvement following its initiation of the war in Ukraine.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 13 May 2026
The members of that ‘Precision Club’ must pay a one-time initiation fee and annual membership dues; the stadium has never confirmed how much each costs.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
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John Bartlett, NPR, 23 May 2026
What’s more impressive is that Iambic was able to move the treatment from its discovery phase to its clinical trial initiation in just two years — shaving years off what can be one of the most time-consuming aspects of new drug development.
—Brad Quick, CNBC, 19 May 2026
In 2022, the European Broadcasting Union, an umbrella of European broadcasters and the parent organization of the Contest, suspended Russia’s involvement following its initiation of the war in Ukraine.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 13 May 2026
The members of that ‘Precision Club’ must pay a one-time initiation fee and annual membership dues; the stadium has never confirmed how much each costs.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
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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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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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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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