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
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  1. inaugurations
  2. inaugurals
  3. baptisms
Noun
  • National Guard units from other states are frequently sent to Washington for major events such as presidential inaugurations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • The main festivities have been deemed a National Special Security Event, a designation used for massive events like Super Bowls and presidential inaugurations.
    — Maria Sullivan, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of inaugurations
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • John the Baptist led his ministry and baptisms, including Jesus’, in the Valley.
    — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
  • While the pool is there for baptisms, Ingram said the group isn’t opposed to people using it for relief from the hot temperatures.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of baptisms

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