1
as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
no one knows who initiated written language
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2
as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
initiated the new recruits in the unspoken laws of military conduct
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as in to inaugurate
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
initiated her as Surgeon General before an army of reporters and photographers
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Related Articles Electra is returning to the beauty space in collaboration with Rudy Mawer of Mawer Capital, who initiated the endeavor by reaching out to her team.
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Suspect identified in deadly blast outside Palm Springs fertility clinic, per FBI
Daniel, from Pinole, California, was a computer science major and initiated member of the fraternity.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 May 2025
At the time of the escape, no sheriff's deputy was assigned to the area where the inmates initiated the jailbreak, and a civilian monitor stationed in the area had stepped away for food.
—Alex Sundby
may 20, CBS News, 20 May 2025
In this context, Comité Colbert initiated the creation of a European association of national luxury associations in Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Sweden.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Suspect identified in deadly blast outside Palm Springs fertility clinic, per FBI
Daniel, from Pinole, California, was a computer science major and initiated member of the fraternity.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 May 2025
At the time of the escape, no sheriff's deputy was assigned to the area where the inmates initiated the jailbreak, and a civilian monitor stationed in the area had stepped away for food.
—Alex Sundby
may 20, CBS News, 20 May 2025
In this context, Comité Colbert initiated the creation of a European association of national luxury associations in Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Sweden.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiate
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Urban Exploration Hartford, the state capital, boasts a growing LGBTQ+ scene centered around Chez Est, a restaurant and cabaret established in 1983 and believed to be the first entertainment venue of its kind in the state’s history.—
Joshua Alston,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Along with Cepeda, Jenkins established the boutique production company Resurgent Pictures in 2022.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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The song played while the comedian introduced a Hot Topic about the Sean Combs trial.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
14 May 2025
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That was, until 2005 when New York introduced The Makeup Show, an international beauty and makeup show where artists Danessa Myricks, Tisha Thompson, Kim Baker, and Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks met for the first time.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
14 May 2025
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Dorsey, a lawyer in the executive branch since the Obama administration, was named acting general counsel for the White House’s Office of Administration in January, when Trump was inaugurated.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
22 May 2025
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Also in 1973, the Chilean military, with the C.I.A.’s help, deposed Chile’s president, Salvador Allende, and inaugurated what became a 17-year dictatorship.—
Lily Meyer,
The Dial,
20 May 2025
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The show, which followed a group of teens who attend a high school for the performing arts, was Grande’s first television role and served as the launching pad for her music career.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Larkin, who works for transport company Dublin Bus, launched the Irish Kop 22 years ago, largely as a means for supporters travelling over to Merseyside for matches to share information about tickets and travel.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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In 2016, when Rose was inducted into the Reds’ Hall of Fame and his number was retired and in 2017 when his statue was dedicated, the franchise was in a rebuilding phase, losing 94 games in each of those seasons.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The Hall of Famers Gallery honors every Hall of Famer inducted into the hall and a key symbol of the renovation is a cast racket for every inductee.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The proprietary process recovers up to 98 percent of critical metals while minimizing contaminants, creating a ready feedstock for downstream refiners.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Once again, Marner couldn’t create enough (anything?) for Matthews or himself.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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However, if the compost is soggy and open to the air, add a lid to the bin to keep the rain out, or install a tarp or other covering over your compost in wet weather.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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So over time, the use of electric fencing, and the expertise needed to install and maintain it, has spread through her community and the surrounding region, with 535 electric fences installed to date.—
Lesley Evans Ogden,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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The garden features pioneering plants that thrive in harsh environments, representing the potential for growth and hope for the future.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The building process his company pioneered is quite mesmerizing to watch.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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