1
as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
inaugurated the college's athletic program for women
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2
as in to induct
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
the president inaugurated the newest member of the club with a welcoming speech
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Recent Examples of inaugurate
In 2013, when Pope Francis was inaugurated, that event wasn’t attended by Queen Elizabeth or Prince Charles.
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 12 May 2025
When the Centre Georges Pompidou inaugurated its inside-out home in Paris in 1977, philosophers denounced the multidisciplinary museum as a shopping center.
—Jason Farago, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Our latest project is La Casa di Maratea, a family villa in Basilicata, inaugurated a year ago.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
When Pope Francis was elected as Pope on March 13, 2013, he was inaugurated just six days later.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 9 May 2025
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 12 May 2025
When the Centre Georges Pompidou inaugurated its inside-out home in Paris in 1977, philosophers denounced the multidisciplinary museum as a shopping center.
—Jason Farago, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Our latest project is La Casa di Maratea, a family villa in Basilicata, inaugurated a year ago.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
When Pope Francis was elected as Pope on March 13, 2013, he was inaugurated just six days later.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaugurate
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Along with Cepeda, Jenkins established the boutique production company Resurgent Pictures in 2022.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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On the ground floor there is also a window display dedicated to its signature web motif in green/red/green and in blue/red/blue established in the mid-1950s.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Avnet, who in 2017 was named Manager of the Year by Pollstar and inducted into the Personal Managers Hall of Fame, never signed a contract with any of his artists.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Time magazine recognized her as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, and she was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Casas said that any such accusations would still require further investigation, but that such information could potentially initiate probable cause.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Three months into a boycott initiated in response to Target’s decision to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, the retailer has reported a decline in sales and profits.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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So over time, the use of electric fencing, and the expertise needed to install and maintain it, has spread through her community and the surrounding region, with 535 electric fences installed to date.—
Lesley Evans Ogden,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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However, if the compost is soggy and open to the air, add a lid to the bin to keep the rain out, or install a tarp or other covering over your compost in wet weather.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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Today's results mirrored those of Starship Flight 7, which launched on Jan. 16.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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To modern eyes, the show, which launched in 1998, is a time capsule.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Learners are introduced to core topics like threat modeling, compliance, and business continuity planning, along with technical concepts such as network protocols, cryptography, and secure system architecture.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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At his father’s funeral in 1957, he was introduced to Francois Truffaut, and the French legend hired him to write and direct one of the five segments in Love at Twenty (1962).—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2025
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The garden features pioneering plants that thrive in harsh environments, representing the potential for growth and hope for the future.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Citizen launched the first titanium timepiece 55 years ago and pioneered battery-free technology nearly 50 years ago.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
16 May 2025
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Ronaldo’s post on social media on Monday, when Al Nassr played the final match of their season, then created more conversation.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Defense created easy offense and in the halfcourt, the ball skipped around.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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“Inaugurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaugurate. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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