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as in presented
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
a friend introduced him to the woman who later became his wife
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as in raised
to present or bring forward for discussion
after about 20 minutes the moderator introduced a new topic for the debate
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as in founded
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
Luther Burbank introduced the idea of plant breeding, developing over 800 new varieties of fruits, vegetables, grains, and grasses
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as in initiated
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
introduced everyone to the company's new phone system
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as in inserted
to put among or between others
introduce a new variable to the equation
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Recent Examples of introduced
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Still Gone, Still Missed Hershey Swoops, introduced in 2003 and discontinued in August 2006, never quite found their audience.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
So far, Dairy Queen has welcomed back two past summer flavors and introduced a new one to its lineup.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
But the aftermath introduced a new battle.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Almanac introduced the beer during a public event at its Alameda brewery on March 21.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
In Texas last year, 3,000 pieces of legislation related to elections were introduced in the state legislature, Patrick said, and election officials have to prepare for any changes months in advance.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
But all of that changed when the Petroleum Act of 1969 was introduced.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
The rules have evolved considerably since the original Knickerbocker Rules were introduced in 1845.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
IShowSpeed was in attendance at MSG and became entangled in the action when brass knuckles were introduced into the street fight.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Still Gone, Still Missed Hershey Swoops, introduced in 2003 and discontinued in August 2006, never quite found their audience.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
So far, Dairy Queen has welcomed back two past summer flavors and introduced a new one to its lineup.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
But the aftermath introduced a new battle.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Almanac introduced the beer during a public event at its Alameda brewery on March 21.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
In Texas last year, 3,000 pieces of legislation related to elections were introduced in the state legislature, Patrick said, and election officials have to prepare for any changes months in advance.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
But all of that changed when the Petroleum Act of 1969 was introduced.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
The rules have evolved considerably since the original Knickerbocker Rules were introduced in 1845.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduced
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Groceries average about $300 per month, and while imported foods come at a premium, the ability to pick up Mediterranean staples adds an unexpected layer of excitement to island life.—
Dana Sauchelli,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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This marks a dramatic turnaround from earlier years when imported titles commanded roughly double the audience of domestic productions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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The 30th Webby Awards, hosted by The Daily Show‘s Josh Johnson, will be presented live on Monday, May 11, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City and streamed on the Webby Awards YouTube channel.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Asilomar conference presented a different kind of response.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The trip raised hopes among some members on the WhatsApp chain that expressions of empathy toward Palestinians will become more common at Beth El, both from the bimah and in synagogue-wide communications.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Together, the reports signal a possible escalation in the Iran -war — the fallout of which has already rattled markets and raised fears of broader supply chain disruptions and higher global prices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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And the three who founded it in 1998 ran two unlicensed boarding schools in Missouri that have since been closed amid abuse allegations.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keuilian, a stout, bearded fifty-one-year-old, founded Fit Body Boot Camp, a global personal-training franchise, in 2010, and now lives in Chino Hills, California.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Not so fast, the states say; at least 11 states have initiated regulatory efforts, issued cease-and-desist letters or sued, with more litigation and legislation likely to come.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Graves, the police chief, notes that in March one year ago, the police department initiated a call-to-action to combat domestic violence.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bake on the middle rack of the heated oven until the top is puffed and lightly golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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During the procedure, a catheter, or tiny flexible tube, is inserted into a blood vessel and snaked into the heart to view the coronary and/or pulmonary arteries up close.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit claimed Chaudhry then determined the transplanted organ needed to be removed.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Mar. 2026
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The median survival time for transplanted lungs is about eight years, UCSF's Gandhi said.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Diners are greeted by marigold garlands, murals reminiscent of South Asian truck art, and a playlist that’s a rotation of '80s Bollywood hits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Upon his arrival, Valle entered the interior of Fort Point and was greeted by members of the National Park Service.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Introduced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduced. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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