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 firm’s approach begins with understanding how work flows from initiation to completion within a specific organization.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
For many students, that initiation means leaning into the unexpected.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The nearly 40-strong operation is more like a members-only club than a conventional travel agency, with a $150,000 initiation fee and annual dues of $25,000.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Choppy seas and high winds caused Lynette to fall overboard with the initiation key in her pocket, disabling the boat, Brian said.
—Peter D'abrosca , Adam Sabes , Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
For many students, that initiation means leaning into the unexpected.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The nearly 40-strong operation is more like a members-only club than a conventional travel agency, with a $150,000 initiation fee and annual dues of $25,000.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Choppy seas and high winds caused Lynette to fall overboard with the initiation key in her pocket, disabling the boat, Brian said.
—Peter D'abrosca , Adam Sabes , Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
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The theme marks the inauguration of the Institute's first permanent galleries at the museum.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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Attending the Met feels almost like an inauguration into this space.—
Aariana Rose Philip,
Vogue,
4 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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In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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