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 chapter originally operated at NAU from 2000 to 2016 before closing because of low membership, then returned following a multi-year effort that began in 2018 and culminated with the initiation of 23 members in March 2022, fraternity records show.
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Kathy Tulumello, AZCentral.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Though archaeologists haven’t confirmed any of the theories, some have postulated a symbolic function, a site of initiation rituals, or spiritual retreats.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
The initiation of live events, such as the NFL Christmas Day games and the forthcoming WWE Raw in 2025, signifies a transformative change for Netflix’s advertising business.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The analyst's initiation comes after a site visit to Orion's Tampa office and Clearwater Marina project, which highlighted the company's operational strengths and culture.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
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Kathy Tulumello, AZCentral.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Though archaeologists haven’t confirmed any of the theories, some have postulated a symbolic function, a site of initiation rituals, or spiritual retreats.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
The initiation of live events, such as the NFL Christmas Day games and the forthcoming WWE Raw in 2025, signifies a transformative change for Netflix’s advertising business.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The analyst's initiation comes after a site visit to Orion's Tampa office and Clearwater Marina project, which highlighted the company's operational strengths and culture.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
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Trump even put out a crypto coin of his own days before his inauguration—the value of which, like most meme coins, skyrocketed before collapsing.—
James Surowiecki,
The Atlantic,
16 Feb. 2026
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Two charities set up to pay for Newsom’s inaugurations in 2019 and 2023 moved more than $5 million to the protocol foundation since 2019.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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In late November, Unrivaled chief brand officer Kirby Porter joined Jessica Stacey, senior vice president of external communications at Sephora, onstage at WWD’s inaugural The Catalysts summit, discussing the strength of beauty’s alliance with women’s sports, specifically.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 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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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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