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 guru-chela relation formalizes their identity in a castelike structure and includes ritual elements such as formal initiation and renaming.
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Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Every signal requires interpretation, judgment and manual initiation of action.
—Krupesh Bhat, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In Manhattan, members-only clubs charge six-figure initiation fees.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
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.
—John Bartlett, NPR, 23 May 2026
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Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Every signal requires interpretation, judgment and manual initiation of action.
—Krupesh Bhat, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In Manhattan, members-only clubs charge six-figure initiation fees.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
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.
—John Bartlett, NPR, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
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Gaudí is best known for the Sagrada Familia, where Pope Leo XIV presided over the blessing and inauguration of the central Tower of Jesus Christ on June 10, during events marking the centenary of the architect’s death.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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For the first time, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the National Mall will be designated a National Special Security Event, with security levels on par with presidential inaugurations.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
11 June 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 22 Jun. 2026.
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