as in inaugurated
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
inducted the pitcher into the Baseball Hall of Fame
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Recent Examples of inducted
Lasorda was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997, his first year of eligibility.
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Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
In addition to her 32 individual Primetime Emmy Awards, more than any other documentarian, she was also inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame in 2000, and selected for the Television Academy’s Governors Award in 2009.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 June 2026
In 2000 Nevins was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame, and in 2009 she was selected for the Television Academy’s Governors Award in recognition of her contribution to the industry.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
The Television Academy has announced seven new television legends that will be inducted into its 28th Hall of Fame.
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Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2022.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
More Cuts As iHeart CEO Bob Pittman is being inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame, the company is making cuts that have left many stations with no talent beyond the pre-recorded material supplied by larger markets.
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Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
29 June 2026
New Order, along with Joy Division will finally be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, after decades of rejection.
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Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
That same year, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before going on to found J Records.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
In addition to her 32 individual Primetime Emmy Awards, more than any other documentarian, she was also inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame in 2000, and selected for the Television Academy’s Governors Award in 2009.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 June 2026
In 2000 Nevins was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame, and in 2009 she was selected for the Television Academy’s Governors Award in recognition of her contribution to the industry.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
The Television Academy has announced seven new television legends that will be inducted into its 28th Hall of Fame.
—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2022.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
More Cuts As iHeart CEO Bob Pittman is being inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame, the company is making cuts that have left many stations with no talent beyond the pre-recorded material supplied by larger markets.
—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
29 June 2026
New Order, along with Joy Division will finally be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, after decades of rejection.
—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
That same year, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before going on to found J Records.
—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inducted
inaugurated
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This mile and an eighth run over the main track was inaugurated in 1982 and has long been a stepping stone towards Breeders’ Cup glory and beyond.
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Even the strong Patagonian wind cannot topple this tribute, inaugurated on June 16 during Argentina’s World Cup debut, when the team once again dazzled under Messi, who sealed the victory over Algeria after scoring three goals.
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