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
Abbott roundup: There are a few headlines involving Club name Abbott Laboratories on our radar Monday, including an initiation over at Leerink Partners.
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Morgan Chittum,natasha Abellard,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 June 2025
My own research suggests that pre-bunking can be used effectively to delay the initiation of tobacco use among adolescents.
—Shaon Lahiri, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
Along with Trump’s initiation of direct talks with Iran—a step that Israel adamantly opposes but Arab leaders in the Persian Gulf welcomed and even helped facilitate—these developments suggest how much the regional balance of power has changed since Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
—Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2025
Individual membership is $3,000, plus a one-time initiation fee of $1,000, according to the restaurant.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
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Morgan Chittum,natasha Abellard,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 June 2025
My own research suggests that pre-bunking can be used effectively to delay the initiation of tobacco use among adolescents.
—Shaon Lahiri, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
Along with Trump’s initiation of direct talks with Iran—a step that Israel adamantly opposes but Arab leaders in the Persian Gulf welcomed and even helped facilitate—these developments suggest how much the regional balance of power has changed since Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
—Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2025
Individual membership is $3,000, plus a one-time initiation fee of $1,000, according to the restaurant.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
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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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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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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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The kitchen is nearby and includes a dishwasher, a compact fridge, an induction cooktop, a sink, and quite a lot of cabinetry.—
Adam Williams
July 14,
New Atlas,
14 July 2025
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One of my favorite things that goes along with this is the annual induction ceremony for the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, which will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 1 in the plaza at the southeast corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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