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
Cerebras Systems – The artificial intelligence chipmaker saw shares rocket 20% after a slate of bullish initiations from Wall Street firms.
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Sarah Min,
CNBC,
8 June 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.
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James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Nov. 2025
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
8 June 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.
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James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiations
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The main festivities have been deemed a National Special Security Event, a designation used for massive events like Super Bowls and presidential inaugurations.
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Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response.
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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.
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Murphy has presided over thousands of baptisms, communions, weddings and funerals.
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Church leaders and some experts see the success of youth movements and the surge in adult baptisms as signs that some young people are showing new interest in the church, while also challenging it to embrace a more inclusive message.
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“Initiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiations. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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