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
At Charlotte Padel Club, individual memberships range from $60 to $195 monthly, plus an initiation fee that’s currently on special for $150.
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Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Now, adults pay $35 or $50 a month depending on age for all the club’s offerings, plus an initiation fee of $175 or $250.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Increase supervisors' engagement in and initiation of SA/SH prevention efforts.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
For me, joining the department felt like an initiation—there were secret histories, late nights, and weird customs, though fewer than there used to be.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Now, adults pay $35 or $50 a month depending on age for all the club’s offerings, plus an initiation fee of $175 or $250.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Increase supervisors' engagement in and initiation of SA/SH prevention efforts.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
For me, joining the department felt like an initiation—there were secret histories, late nights, and weird customs, though fewer than there used to be.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
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Mixing business with kudos, De Niro will concurrently be in the Eternal City to attend the inauguration of his Nobu Hotel Roma on the iconic Via Veneto, the latest retreat from chef Nobu Matsuhisa, De Niro and producer Meir Teper, who will all be on hand.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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It is also believed that George visited to receive his mother’s blessing before his presidential inauguration.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 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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On the first floor, there’s a bedroom, a full bathroom, and a bright kitchen with an induction stove, a roomy sink, and plenty of counter space.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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But skipping over the rest of their divorce, Belichick deserves induction.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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