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
Not an impulse purchase this time but a sort of yearning for initiation.
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Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
For each Atten Hill buyer, Crescent is also covering the $210,000 initiation fee for the resort’s highest-tier club.
—Marissa Luck, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Samuel Nana Opoku, a resident of Fairfax County, Virginia, is facing charges of money laundering, felony theft by taking, five counts of identity fraud, and initiation of deceptive commercial email.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Membership at the Astor Club runs from a $2,400 initiation fee and $100 in monthly dues to higher levels.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
For each Atten Hill buyer, Crescent is also covering the $210,000 initiation fee for the resort’s highest-tier club.
—Marissa Luck, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Samuel Nana Opoku, a resident of Fairfax County, Virginia, is facing charges of money laundering, felony theft by taking, five counts of identity fraud, and initiation of deceptive commercial email.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Membership at the Astor Club runs from a $2,400 initiation fee and $100 in monthly dues to higher levels.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
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Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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After the January 6 attack on the Capitol, the 2021 inauguration of President Biden took place behind fortified perimeters, lined with thousands of National Guard troops.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ike gave his farewell address three days before John F. Kennedy’s famous inaugural.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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