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as in establishing
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
inaugurated the college's athletic program for women
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as in inducting
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
the president inaugurated the newest member of the club with a welcoming speech
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Recent Examples of inaugurating
This program collects two mid-length documentaries by Raymond Depardon from the mid-1970s, inaugurating a career-spanning interest in former French colonial Africa.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
ChatGPT passed that benchmark earlier this year, inaugurating a new technological era, though not necessarily one of superhuman intelligence.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
On Thursday, President Emmanuel Macron visited each of the attack sites before inaugurating a new memorial garden behind Paris City Hall.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 13 Nov. 2025
Eisenman has also broadened the brand’s appeal to bring in other generations, most recently inaugurating a 360-degree campaign with new global ambassador Leighton Meester.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Japan and the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, inaugurating a new era of human history.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
ChatGPT passed that benchmark earlier this year, inaugurating a new technological era, though not necessarily one of superhuman intelligence.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
On Thursday, President Emmanuel Macron visited each of the attack sites before inaugurating a new memorial garden behind Paris City Hall.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 13 Nov. 2025
Eisenman has also broadened the brand’s appeal to bring in other generations, most recently inaugurating a 360-degree campaign with new global ambassador Leighton Meester.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Japan and the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, inaugurating a new era of human history.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaugurating
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Conservative Republicans were adamant, however, against establishing a precedent that allows Congress during the yearly appropriations process to fund some agencies within Homeland Security, but not others.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pietro Talini died in the early 1980s and Luigi Talini took over, establishing the nursery as a place for Sacramento gardeners and homeowners to find high-quality plants and helpful service.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Phillies are inducting Chase Utley, considered the greatest second baseman in the franchise’s history, into their Wall of Fame this summer — a potential precursor to a greater honor for Utley, the National Baseball Hall of Fame.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Prince did the honors of inducting them.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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McHugh, who joins CAA after serving as founding agent at United Talent Agency’s ventures group, will work across film, television, music, sports and digital talent to build global consumer brands and businesses.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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The pair will support the subsidiary’s founding mission to develop and produce projects in the UK and across Europe.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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During the alleged assault, the victim managed to pull out a handgun, initiating a further struggle over the weapon.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment.—
Staff reports,
Florida Times-Union,
24 Mar. 2026
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After a detour studying the humanities, he was admitted to the National College of Art and Design, in Bergen, which housed the country’s pioneering institute for the study of photography.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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So what's in store for the pioneering folks of Mars' Happy Valley colony?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Starting in 2028, Uber and Rivian will begin launching their autonomous fleets in Miami and San Francisco.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Still, Handala caused some chaos earlier this month after infiltrating US medical equipment provider Stryker and launching a data-wiping attack that affected tens of thousands of devices, including employee phones.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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This season, Major League Baseball is introducing something that once felt unthinkable.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ocean Aged at Sea has as many fans as detractors, so clearly Zoeller felt like expanding this concept—and introducing it to more consumers by partnering with a cruise ship line—was the right move.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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On the Island of the Gods, fresh ideas arrive like waves, creating a glorious cocktail of cultures and influences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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One recalled how their oldest child once pushed an unplugged vacuum cleaner across the living room, carefully creating vacuum lines without actually cleaning anything.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Inaugurating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaugurating. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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