INDUCT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

induct

verb

in-ˈdəkt

Definition of induct

as in to inaugurate

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 induct Imanaga surrendered six runs on eight hits in five innings on a day the Cubs inducted pitcher Jon Lester, catcher Jody Davis and late broadcaster Vince Lloyd into their Hall of Fame. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 In 1984, the singer received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Knight, along with her backing group, The Pips, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 In the meantime the punk pilgrimage the statue brings to the cemetery will only continue to grow, especially next year once the Walk of Fame star is inducted not too far away. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for induct

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Our history, it’s implied, inaugurates the best version of our future.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
In 2024, Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, was inaugurated as president of Taiwan, succeeding two-term President Tsai Ing-wen.

— Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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Users must explicitly install the plugin and grant ChatGPT several macOS permissions, including AppleScript, Accessibility, and Full Disk Access.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Ward said the proposal could also reduce regulatory barriers for homeowners with existing rooftop solar while expanding access to solar power for people who cannot install panels on their own homes.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

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