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
These policies also reduce tobacco use initiation, especially among youth, and encourage people who smoke to quit.
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David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
While advising the policymaking of their respective economy to recognize global governance goals and objectives, the Development Attaché supports the initiation of impactful global transactions that are measurable toward achieving sustainable development globally.
—Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
There was a 5-6% increase in marijuana use initiation among adolescents and young adults aged 12-20.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The pledges were yelled at by fraternity members during initiation.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
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David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
While advising the policymaking of their respective economy to recognize global governance goals and objectives, the Development Attaché supports the initiation of impactful global transactions that are measurable toward achieving sustainable development globally.
—Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
There was a 5-6% increase in marijuana use initiation among adolescents and young adults aged 12-20.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The pledges were yelled at by fraternity members during initiation.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
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They are being used around the White House as preparations for next month’s presidential inauguration get underway.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman is planning to personally donate $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund, his spokesperson confirmed to The Hill on Friday. Amazon, founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is planning to also donate $1 million to the president-elect’s inauguration.Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
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But the mayor had already determined that approving the bill would be no more expensive than the cost of printing a new series of city flags for parades and inaugurals.Michael Tubridy, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2024
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In the coming campaign, prominent Democrats will inevitably tout the strength of Biden’s first-term White House as a selling point to voters who are dubious of reelecting a president who will be 82 at his second inaugural.Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 19 Sep. 2023
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The induction gala, scheduled for March 13, 2025, at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, will be the first to be held outside of California.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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On the induction evening of October 30th JAY-Z arrived in Cleveland with his family and team.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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