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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Urban Exploration Hartford, the state capital, boasts a growing LGBTQ+ scene centered around Chez Est, a restaurant and cabaret established in 1983 and believed to be the first entertainment venue of its kind in the state’s history.—
Joshua Alston,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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In 2022, she was ranked among the top five Nurse Influencers on LinkedIn by industry sources and was also inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing for her efforts to combat disruptive behaviors in healthcare.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
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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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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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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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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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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India's attempt to launch an Earth-observing radar satellite tonight (May 17) ended in failure.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
18 May 2025
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It was recently confirmed that Saturday Night Live will be launching a British spinoff in 2026.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2025
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While most games in the series focused on a single main character, GTA V broke the mold by introducing three very different playable leads whose stories wove together.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
26 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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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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The building process his company pioneered is quite mesmerizing to watch.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
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 1 Jun. 2025.
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