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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
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
While the group has initiated the recruitment process for his successor, Blomstedt will remain CFO until August 31 to ensure a smooth transition.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
And while some tech companies have initiated mass layoffs owing to AI automation, including Jack Dorsey’s Block and most recently Snap, the technology’s impact on the labor market has yet to appear in macro data.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
The Consent Decree Coalition, which ACLU is a part of, initiated a process to compel CPD’s compliance with the consent decree, but so far, the department has rejected or failed to substantively respond to our proposals to reduce force.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Corrections staff removed the sheet and initiated life-saving measures before an ambulance crew arrived and took Guaranda Gamboy to an area hospital, Banevicius said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and initiated life-saving measures before transporting him back to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Mercedes-Benz initiated a recall for more than 24,000 vehicles due to a malfunction with the propeller shaft that may cause the vehicle to lose power while in motion.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
From April 2023 to February 2025, the LAPD initiated 1,910 pursuits.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
The investment bank has initiated coverage of Corvus Pharmaceuticals with a buy rating.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
While the group has initiated the recruitment process for his successor, Blomstedt will remain CFO until August 31 to ensure a smooth transition.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
And while some tech companies have initiated mass layoffs owing to AI automation, including Jack Dorsey’s Block and most recently Snap, the technology’s impact on the labor market has yet to appear in macro data.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
The Consent Decree Coalition, which ACLU is a part of, initiated a process to compel CPD’s compliance with the consent decree, but so far, the department has rejected or failed to substantively respond to our proposals to reduce force.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Corrections staff removed the sheet and initiated life-saving measures before an ambulance crew arrived and took Guaranda Gamboy to an area hospital, Banevicius said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and initiated life-saving measures before transporting him back to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Mercedes-Benz initiated a recall for more than 24,000 vehicles due to a malfunction with the propeller shaft that may cause the vehicle to lose power while in motion.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
From April 2023 to February 2025, the LAPD initiated 1,910 pursuits.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiated
Verb
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Harry founded the sporting event in 2014 where sick and injured military personnel and veterans compete.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bob Baker, founded in 1963 by its namesake puppeteer, now attracts more than 145,000 audience members per year, including about 20,000 students via school field trips.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rights groups warn the measure, introduced in March 2025, is now being overused by authorities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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No legislation has been approved yet, although several tariff refund bills have been introduced in Congress.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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In February 2025, he and his family were inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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He’ll be inducted into the Carson Hall of Fame this fall for his contributions as a coach and athletic director.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One of Rokid’s most popular features is a virtual screen that scrolls through the text of a prepared speech during a presentation.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Araghchi, part of Iran’s delegation in Pakistan, said Saturday that his country was prepared to retaliate if attacked again.—
E. Eduardo Castillo,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The 19-year-old has since already established himself as an impact NHL player.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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New Orleans East, originally established in the nineteen-sixties as a mostly white bedroom community sprawling toward the Mississippi border, eventually became a predominantly Black area.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The announcement of the Bangalore studio comes just two weeks after Rodeo Rodeo FX inaugurated a new bigger Paris studio bringing all its French divisions, including 2025 acquisition Mikros Animation, under one roof.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the spring of 2017, Work inaugurated the secretive Project Maven and appointed Cukor its chief.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The same silver metallic fabric covered the fitted bodice, straight front panel and rounded hip panels.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 Mar. 2026
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In other words, balance the roomy jacket with a more fitted bottom, whether that be tailored trousers or straight-leg jeans.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2026
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The company pioneered product branding, starting with its Ivory soap in 1879 and advertising it directly to consumers.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The prime minister has also pioneered a program to renovate small-town pubs and churches, and has abolished income tax for young mothers who have multiple children.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Initiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiated. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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