INDUCTED Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

inducted

verb

past tense of induct

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 Charles Charles Woodson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026 Twenty One Pilots first led a tribute performance of the stadium stomper when Jack and Meg White were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last November. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026 Can’t-miss Andruw Jones content - Clone Former Braves center fielder Andruw Jones is having his big day in Cooperstown, New York as he is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Summary Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, solidifying his legendary status. — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Morehead State inducted Martin into its Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995. — Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2026 Ten years later, she was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 1969 at the age of 23. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2026 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 Earlier this month, former San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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Hichilema is expected to be inaugurated for a second five-year term next week.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 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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