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as in to induct
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
the new sisters will be baptized with special initiation rites at the sorority house
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Recent Examples of baptize
Vance was baptized as Catholic in 2019 at a Cincinnati-area church.
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
There’s remarkable empathy in Williams’ writing and direction as Mark insists that Mel needs to be baptized to free himself from pain and guilt.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
Later in life, Hogan seemed to turn toward religion and was baptized alongside his wife Sky in 2023.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 24 July 2025
To the left of Bernard are Hebrew children; to the right are the Christian children who were baptized (the unbaptized being in Limbo).
—Mary Jo Bang
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
There’s remarkable empathy in Williams’ writing and direction as Mark insists that Mel needs to be baptized to free himself from pain and guilt.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
Later in life, Hogan seemed to turn toward religion and was baptized alongside his wife Sky in 2023.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 24 July 2025
To the left of Bernard are Hebrew children; to the right are the Christian children who were baptized (the unbaptized being in Limbo).
—Mary Jo Bang
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptize
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In Laurium, Michigan, the Laurium Manor Inn was named the best historical bed and breakfast while Ludington's Cartier Mansion placed second.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Bondi told the president he is named in the Epstein files, according to media reports.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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White, who will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with The White Stripes in November, is one of many musicians who’ve attracted Trump’s critique since his second term began.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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The organization inducted Jeanette Chavez, The Post’s managing editor from 1997 to 2011, and Steve Zansberg, a leading First Amendment attorney in Denver who represents The Post, into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
18 Aug. 2025
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Federal employees typically receive 11 public holiday days per calendar year, plus an additional day when a new president is inaugurated.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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Riyadh inaugurated its first THAAD unit in July 2025, which will significantly enhance its air defense against ballistic missiles.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Unlike governors, regional presidents are not nominated by the president.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Tennessean asks school officials during the school year to nominate students in different categories for our weekly Student of the Week feature, and then readers decide who comes out on top in our weekly poll.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
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Apple has not described the integration as exclusive, and users remain free to install rival chatbots, including Grok, as standalone apps.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters and impact glass; seal outside wall openings.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Perkins dubbed this new gang of comedy talent the ‘Brit Art’ crew and reflected on how the pandemic stymied this kind of collaboration.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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Corll tortured, raped and killed at least 28 boys and young men between the ages of 13 and 20 in a rash of crimes dubbed the Houston Mass Murders.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The school initiated Title IX proceedings against the boys for privately expressing discomfort with her presence in their locker room.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Aug. 2025
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As a result, advisors should proactively initiate conversations around charitable goals.—
Adam Malamed,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Baptize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptize. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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