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as in founded
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
no one knows who initiated written language
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as in introduced
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 inducted
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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Recent Examples of initiated
Briana Aldridge, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
In accordance with its responsibilities, the supervisory board, with the support of specialized external lawyers, immediately initiated an investigation into the incidents upon becoming aware of the allegations.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Preparations for the pilot production in the coming year have already been initiated.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Last week, a judge dismissed a lawsuit initiated by former town officials seeking to overturn a budget referendum held last year.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
On Friday, the firm initiated coverage of Ventas, whose portfolio includes senior housing communities, skilled nursing facilities and medical office buildings, with a buy rating and $94 price target.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Most recently, in 2025-26, the project group plans to complete another planning study initiated by Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities to provide more insight on the potential route, track conditions, service options, costs and an implementation plan.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Bercaw said the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) initiated a pursuit and attempted a traffic stop and the Camry fled.
—NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
Quds Force, was initiated at the end of 2024 and was active through the first half of this year, said the official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
The trooper initiated a traffic stop to investigate, and the driver, identified as Ezeiruaku, was arrested.
—Briana Aldridge, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
In accordance with its responsibilities, the supervisory board, with the support of specialized external lawyers, immediately initiated an investigation into the incidents upon becoming aware of the allegations.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Preparations for the pilot production in the coming year have already been initiated.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Last week, a judge dismissed a lawsuit initiated by former town officials seeking to overturn a budget referendum held last year.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
On Friday, the firm initiated coverage of Ventas, whose portfolio includes senior housing communities, skilled nursing facilities and medical office buildings, with a buy rating and $94 price target.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Most recently, in 2025-26, the project group plans to complete another planning study initiated by Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities to provide more insight on the potential route, track conditions, service options, costs and an implementation plan.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Bercaw said the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) initiated a pursuit and attempted a traffic stop and the Camry fled.
—NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
Quds Force, was initiated at the end of 2024 and was active through the first half of this year, said the official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiated
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However, former Federal Air Marshal Peter Johnson — who founded Archway Defense, which has trained state, local and federal law enforcement in firearms for the past decade — told WCCO the street is not the place to challenge a federal agent's orders.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Brooklyn is also one of several franchises that have centralized video storage, search and distribution workflows through ScorePlay, a startup founded in France, headquartered in New York and growing in the NBA.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Investments in controlling invasive species have led to a 75 percent reduction in the area overtaken by melaleuca, a particularly thirsty tree species introduced in the river of grass near the turn of the 20th century to help drain it.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Early in their relationship, Rusty introduced Andrea to the religious teachings of Woroniecki.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sheindlin has previously been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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Patterson, inducted in his first year on the ballot, coached for 43 years, including 24 years as the head coach of the Horned Frogs.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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DeCristo did read a prepared statement when interviewed twice by investigators in January 2024 and February 2024.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Alpine Rescue has said the two were well prepared.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is the second time the synagogue, which serves a congregation first established in Jackson in 1860, has been attacked with fire, according to its website.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ruthzee Louijeune, the Council president last term who opted to vote for Breadon rather than support her former vice president, will chair two committees including census, redistricting and elections, which was established by Breadon this term.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rodríguez was sworn in Monday as Venezuela’s interim president in the presence of her brother, Jorge Rodríguez, the Chavista leader of the National Assembly, as the legislature inaugurated a new session.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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In 2022, the airport inaugurated its brand-new Terminal 2, which more than doubled its annual passenger capacity.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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Wear a baggy sweater with fitted pants, or vice versa, for a relaxed but never messy balance.—
Rachele Guidotti,
Glamour,
23 Nov. 2025
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Leggings are dipping under $25, and the Lunar Sheen Utility Mid-rise Pants, also 81 percent off, have a sporty, polished shine that works with everything from a hoodie on the plane to a fitted long sleeve for dinner after landing.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Nov. 2025
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To transform the Afro-Latina actor into the blue-skinned, 8-foot-tall humanoid, the movie utilizes an innovative form of performance capture technology, pioneered by filmmaker James Cameron.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
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The African American Cultural Center, pioneered by Hayes, helped students feel welcome and represented at ACC at a time when higher education was still dominated by white students.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Initiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiated. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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