as in inauguration
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 initiation
Petey's replacement is a firebrand named Helly (Britt Lower) who does not respond well to the innie initiation experience.
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
The law has traditionally been interpreted to mean that the election is required in both initiation methods, according to education lawyers consulted by the Star-Telegram.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Motor strip: This region is located at the back of the frontal lobe and controls initiation of voluntary motor movement.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2024
Her perceptions transform the reality of migration into an imaginative experience of initiation.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
The law has traditionally been interpreted to mean that the election is required in both initiation methods, according to education lawyers consulted by the Star-Telegram.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Motor strip: This region is located at the back of the frontal lobe and controls initiation of voluntary motor movement.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2024
Her perceptions transform the reality of migration into an imaginative experience of initiation.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
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After Donald Trump's inauguration, Federal Reserve officials expressed concern about inflation, as firms were expected to raise prices to offset import tariffs, policymakers noted at their January meeting.—
Daksh Grover,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Flynn resigned from the first Trump administration less than a month after Trump’s inauguration.—
Darlene Superville and Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Similar to previous inaugurals, Nielsen’s audience numbers do not include streaming which continues to grow as a video source.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Not So Glamorous Speaking of which, inaugurals are theoretically supposed to be glamorous.—
Elisabeth Bumiller,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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This year, for just the second time in FIU history, there will be a Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
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The latter marked the first induction ceremony held in Cleveland at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.—
Troy Smith,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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