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
Abbott roundup: There are a few headlines involving Club name Abbott Laboratories on our radar Monday, including an initiation over at Leerink Partners.
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Morgan Chittum,natasha Abellard,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 June 2025
My own research suggests that pre-bunking can be used effectively to delay the initiation of tobacco use among adolescents.
—Shaon Lahiri, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
Along with Trump’s initiation of direct talks with Iran—a step that Israel adamantly opposes but Arab leaders in the Persian Gulf welcomed and even helped facilitate—these developments suggest how much the regional balance of power has changed since Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
—Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2025
Individual membership is $3,000, plus a one-time initiation fee of $1,000, according to the restaurant.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
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Morgan Chittum,natasha Abellard,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 June 2025
My own research suggests that pre-bunking can be used effectively to delay the initiation of tobacco use among adolescents.
—Shaon Lahiri, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
Along with Trump’s initiation of direct talks with Iran—a step that Israel adamantly opposes but Arab leaders in the Persian Gulf welcomed and even helped facilitate—these developments suggest how much the regional balance of power has changed since Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
—Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2025
Individual membership is $3,000, plus a one-time initiation fee of $1,000, according to the restaurant.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
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On inauguration day, President Trump ordered a sweeping 90-day spending freeze on virtually all U.S. foreign aid, including many forms of health and food assistance.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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PiS accuse their liberal opponents of trying to subvert the will of the people and their supporters plan to march in the capital on inauguration day.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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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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The special honor for the Butler first responders comes after, during his first inaugural in 2017, Trump's parade also highlighted police and military personnel with a representative from every branch of the military joining him.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
14 Jan. 2025
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Marc Maron had about the most intense induction into the Swiftie Hall of Fame as a person can get.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
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The induction of the new class comes at a pivotal moment for the organization, following this summer’s official opening of its new headquarters in Los Angeles.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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