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as in presents
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 raises
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 establishes
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 familiarizes
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 inserts
to put among or between others
introduce a new variable to the equation
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Recent Examples of introduces
The film introduces German actor Naomi Cosma in a breakout performance, alongside a cast of young American non-pros Rivilis discovered locally in New Mexico.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
In the second slide, Kelce introduces the shop (and its 87-year-old owner) in a video.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The company said the initiative introduces regional finals in Los Angeles and London as well as a new Asia‑Pacific round, inviting founders, small- to mid-size enterprises (SMEs), and students to build businesses using Accio Work, the company’s autonomous enterprise AI agent.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
This idea continues to inform how Scorpion Coatings introduces new products and systems.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Audience members, adorned with sequins and cat ears, briefly pause their fans and sit up as the voice of Junior LaBeija, an iconic emcee in the New York ballroom culture, introduces the events of the evening and encourages those who don’t know his name to google him.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Released at Watches and Wonders in April, the Evergraph introduces a compliant chronograph mechanism built around flexible bi-stable components that replace many of the traditional levers and springs used to start, stop, and reset the chronograph.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
The latest version introduces many more enhancements than in recent years, including auto-payroll, better document management, employee self-onboarding, geolocation for Time and Attendance, and new health benefits integrations.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
But the approach also introduces some risk.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
In the second slide, Kelce introduces the shop (and its 87-year-old owner) in a video.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The company said the initiative introduces regional finals in Los Angeles and London as well as a new Asia‑Pacific round, inviting founders, small- to mid-size enterprises (SMEs), and students to build businesses using Accio Work, the company’s autonomous enterprise AI agent.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
This idea continues to inform how Scorpion Coatings introduces new products and systems.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Audience members, adorned with sequins and cat ears, briefly pause their fans and sit up as the voice of Junior LaBeija, an iconic emcee in the New York ballroom culture, introduces the events of the evening and encourages those who don’t know his name to google him.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Released at Watches and Wonders in April, the Evergraph introduces a compliant chronograph mechanism built around flexible bi-stable components that replace many of the traditional levers and springs used to start, stop, and reset the chronograph.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
The latest version introduces many more enhancements than in recent years, including auto-payroll, better document management, employee self-onboarding, geolocation for Time and Attendance, and new health benefits integrations.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
But the approach also introduces some risk.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduces
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Hilton’s position is not just bad for California but presents a risk to women everywhere.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Taking each brand partner’s DNA into account, Hansae creates mood boards and presents trends in a way that fits their image.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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School districts could then decide on their own whether to offer teachers raises and, if so, how big the pay hikes should be.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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These moves—when combined with other capital raises involving additional share issuances—have impacted the company’s stock price.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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In addition to the weekly shows and game coverage, the partnership also establishes a joint year-round collaboration focused on community initiatives that serve Southern California.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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This establishes a safe zone called the Learned Homing Area.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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Bathrooms are shared—a not-so-subtle feature that familiarizes everyone quickly.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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This week's batch of songs includes classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, paired with visuals that help kids learn more about team work and familiarizes bedtime routines.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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One image inserts Coalie next to a coal-mining family that otherwise looks like an ad that could have appeared a century ago.—
Annie Persons,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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Many streaming hubs fill each commercial break with an assortment of spots that appear due to programmatic buying that inserts ads based on algorithms tied to demographics and geography.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Peter greets the arrival of this boy, named Arlo (Reggie Absolom), with just that kind of panic.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The towering Big Tex statue, a 55-foot cowboy that greets visitors at the entrance, has become one of the most recognizable symbols of American fair culture.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Mayor Karen Bass discusses her policies and how to improve them at the two-day forum.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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This entry discusses talk radio in the United States and elsewhere, the growth of talk radio beginning in the late 1980s, and talk radio topics and formats.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments, at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
22 Feb. 2026
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