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
Increase supervisors' engagement in and initiation of SA/SH prevention efforts.
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Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Depending on the membership tier, monthly dues run from $100 to $390, not including an initiation fee and hourly court fees.
—David Shaftel, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2025
For me, joining the department felt like an initiation—there were secret histories, late nights, and weird customs, though fewer than there used to be.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Spearheaded by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, D-Irvine, the bill extends California’s law that requires interlock initiation devices or breathalyzers for repeat DUI offenders and some first-time offenders.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Depending on the membership tier, monthly dues run from $100 to $390, not including an initiation fee and hourly court fees.
—David Shaftel, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2025
For me, joining the department felt like an initiation—there were secret histories, late nights, and weird customs, though fewer than there used to be.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Spearheaded by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, D-Irvine, the bill extends California’s law that requires interlock initiation devices or breathalyzers for repeat DUI offenders and some first-time offenders.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
Noun
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The inauguration featured a performance by renowned Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Workers are seen at the new Rheinmetall artillery munitions factory during its inauguration on August 27, 2025 in Unterluess, Germany.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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From Clinton’s tenure as first lady of the state of Arkansas through her White House years, Kamran periodically dressed her for key events, including for Bill Clinton’s second gubernatorial inaugural.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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If fundraising is Global’s plan with its pair of inaugurals, leaving its A380 parked at JFK for four days between flights is an odd choice.—
Edward Russell,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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The Sora's glass door opens onto its kitchen, which includes a fridge/freezer, an induction cooktop, and a sink, with some space for more appliances.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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Former Giants right-hander Matt Morris, a Cardinals Hall of Famer, was among the attendees for the induction ceremonies.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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