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
Along with the listing price, the buyers are responsible for additional fees including those for an attorney and the $250,000 club membership initiation.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Rosenblatt initiates Taboola at buy Rosenblatt says in its initiation of Taboola that the web advertising platform has plenty more room to run.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
The state of Colorado says preventing or delaying initiation of both alcohol and tobacco use remain key public health goals.
—Anna Maria Santiago, The Conversation, 10 Dec. 2025
General membership includes a $1,000 one-time initiation fee and $2,750 in annual dues, while the limited founding membership tier is priced at a $50,000 initiation fee with $7,500 in annual dues and comes with select perks, including access to the New York location.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 Dec. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Rosenblatt initiates Taboola at buy Rosenblatt says in its initiation of Taboola that the web advertising platform has plenty more room to run.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
The state of Colorado says preventing or delaying initiation of both alcohol and tobacco use remain key public health goals.
—Anna Maria Santiago, The Conversation, 10 Dec. 2025
General membership includes a $1,000 one-time initiation fee and $2,750 in annual dues, while the limited founding membership tier is priced at a $50,000 initiation fee with $7,500 in annual dues and comes with select perks, including access to the New York location.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
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Hines has been present at her husband's confirmation hearings and his swearing in, and appeared at the president's inauguration in January.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Following the rush of good feelings around the reunion for the Clinton inauguration, Fleetwood Mac was back at a low point.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 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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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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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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