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as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the formal induction will be tomorrow, but the college president has already started work
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as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
the urbanologist's controversial induction that a thriving bohemian community is vital to a city's economic health
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Recent Examples of induction
Gallagher, who attended the June 25 induction ceremony, crossed paths with Brewer for just a few months in early 1970 while both men were stationed in Germany.
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
The 2025 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Oct. 30 in Chicago.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 July 2025
Performer inductees will be announced in late April with the induction ceremony taking place in the fall in Los Angeles according to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y., is set for July 27.
—John Perrotto, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
The 2025 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Oct. 30 in Chicago.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 July 2025
Performer inductees will be announced in late April with the induction ceremony taking place in the fall in Los Angeles according to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y., is set for July 27.
—John Perrotto, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for induction
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In January, just days after his inauguration, Trump said in a video appearance at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland that Saudi Arabia and OPEC should take steps to lower oil prices.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Habba’s appointment as U.S. attorney came after the lawyer had become known as one of Trump’s most ardent defenders, serving as one of the president’s personal defense attorneys from 2021 through his inauguration.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The maximum $6,000 senior bonus deduction is then reduced by $900 in this example to reach a senior deduction of $5,100.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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There are also new deductions for tip income, overtime earnings and car loan interest, with varying eligibility requirements.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
20 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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Often times, the swearing-in of the President for a second term generates a lower audience than the initial inaugural.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Whilst not saying anything outright, the inference from the ‘career is short’ part can be that Isak told Howe what has now become public knowledge.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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These people have not insisted on the same transparency for his many accusations and inference of complicity toward his enemies in the government, the press and the education community.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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This prayer-promise becomes the basis for Sarah’s spiritual initiation.—
Terry Nguyen
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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That’s similar to what Life Time, the upscale athletic club that offers child care and programming at two of its New York locations (Dumbo and One Wall in the Financial District), charges, sans initiation fee: $329 for the first member and $100 per child.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
16 July 2025
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The series came to a dramatic conclusion on Sunday, July 23, when Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were crowned season 7’s winners.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In fact… The Chinese military does use Nvidia chips, according to research by Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, which analyzed 66,000 military purchasing records to come to that conclusion.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Distributions to heirs or charitable contributions can be made by the determination of an independent trustee.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Remarkably, much of the recovery from the 2017 hurricanes has been self-funded, underscoring the resilience and determination of the BVI.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Induction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induction. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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