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 Plus, quiet periods are ending for banks that worked on last month’s blockbuster IPO, so we’re met with a flood of analyst initiations. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiations
  1. inaugurations
  2. inaugurals
  3. baptisms
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  • Fireworks herald the World Cup, the Olympics, inaugurations, weddings, railroad openings, royal matrimony, saints, the Saints, the spring equinox, eclipses, the New Year, the Day of the Dead, the beginning of summer, the end of it.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The shallow, rectangular landmark has been the site of historic speeches and presidential inaugurations over the decades.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 July 2026
Definition of inaugurations
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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
Definition of inaugurals
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  • In the padres’ careful records, burials far outstripped baptisms.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 July 2026
  • Although enjoyed year-round, many Mexican families make this dish for special occasions, such as weddings or baptisms, or around the holidays, whether Thanksgiving or Christmas.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
Definition of baptisms

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