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
Set during the fall equinox of 1999, the film follows four friends who gather at an isolated cabin to perform a witchcraft initiation.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
The next day was set aside for our initiation to antelope hunting.
—Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025
Puck coached Gomez on cooking, giving her two kitchen initiation tests.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The Deep, who was previously president of Gamma Epsilon Delta, appears during an initiation ceremony and speaks to the pledges about the origin and pillars of the fraternity.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
The next day was set aside for our initiation to antelope hunting.
—Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025
Puck coached Gomez on cooking, giving her two kitchen initiation tests.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The Deep, who was previously president of Gamma Epsilon Delta, appears during an initiation ceremony and speaks to the pledges about the origin and pillars of the fraternity.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
Noun
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Construction on those projects are scheduled for completion by January 2027, before the next gubernatorial inauguration.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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At Pope Leo's inauguration mass in May, four royal women attended in white ensembles.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 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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Chappell Roan and The Killers are joining the special guest lineup for the upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the organization announced Tuesday.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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In an Instagram video announcing the news, Roan shared her excitement about the induction and spoke directly to the impact Lauper has had on her and her career.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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