INITIATIONS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

initiations

noun

plural of initiation

as in inaugurations

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 initiations But some like the Kimbell’s have eyes and other piercings cut into them and used likely as part of initiations or the end of a ritual. —

James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Nov. 2025 The online ticket platform advanced about 5% after bullish initiations of research coverage at several Wall Street following its September 17 initial public offering. —

Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025

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Two charities set up to pay for Newsom’s inaugurations in 2019 and 2023 moved more than $5 million to the protocol foundation since 2019.

— Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The swearing-in ceremony, expected to draw more than 1,000 people, will be held at the Milander Center, a venue not typically used for mayoral inaugurations.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026