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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
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The Amazon-like company has been subjected to a number of investigations, raids, and inspections initiated by the Korea Fair Trade Commission, the country’s primary antitrust regulator, in recent years.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Stoneridge has initiated a search to identify a CFO.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
In a prepared statement, School District U-46 administration said the walkout was initiated by students who wanted to express their views about an issue that is important to them.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Nick has also reportedly been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and in 2021 was released from a conservatorship initiated the year prior.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
The property’s previous owner, who financed Kalifa’s purchase, initiated foreclosure in May, but records indicate Kalifa reached a deal to maintain ownership.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
This is only known because her grandparents initiated a neglect proceeding, according to Menzies, which led to a doctor’s evaluation.
—Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2026
An early investigation alleges that the police officer had initiated a stop on a motorist whose vehicle was associated with a prior felony evading case.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Chawla was five when he was initiated into the group, and now instils the the same values in his children.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The Amazon-like company has been subjected to a number of investigations, raids, and inspections initiated by the Korea Fair Trade Commission, the country’s primary antitrust regulator, in recent years.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Stoneridge has initiated a search to identify a CFO.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
In a prepared statement, School District U-46 administration said the walkout was initiated by students who wanted to express their views about an issue that is important to them.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Nick has also reportedly been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and in 2021 was released from a conservatorship initiated the year prior.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
The property’s previous owner, who financed Kalifa’s purchase, initiated foreclosure in May, but records indicate Kalifa reached a deal to maintain ownership.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
This is only known because her grandparents initiated a neglect proceeding, according to Menzies, which led to a doctor’s evaluation.
—Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2026
An early investigation alleges that the police officer had initiated a stop on a motorist whose vehicle was associated with a prior felony evading case.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiated
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The brunch also shone a spotlight on the fellows of the ReFrame Rise program, a fellowship co-founded by WIF and Sundance Institute that supports 10 mid-career directors and cinematographers, all of whom were present at the event.—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Assemblyman Matt Haney on Monday introduced a bill that would levy a 50% tax on the profits of private immigration detention centers in the state.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Supporters expect the other measures to be introduced in the coming weeks.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Owens played 15 seasons in the NFL and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018 after being passed over twice despite being ranked near the top of nearly every receiving category.—
Jessica Golden,Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Owner Robert Kraft has reportedly not received enough votes to be inducted into Canton, despite six Super Bowl titles and, including this year, 11 appearances.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a prepared speech, Kristi Noem lied about the events, claiming Alex Pretti approached agents with a firearm, and that Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, came for the sole purpose of murder.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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While Viola caused widespread damage in parts of the South and prolonged power outages in Texas, the firm said regions affected by Winter Storm Fern are generally better prepared — even as heavier snowfall in the Northeast introduces new economic risks.—
Helen Graham,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, established in 1987, lists worldwide suicide bereavement support groups as a public service to loss survivors.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the center re-established his dominance against the smaller Warriors on Monday, finishing with 15 points and 17 rebounds while serving as a significant deterrent on the defensive interior.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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When the Winter Olympics came to Norway, in Lillehammer in 1994, Harald officially inaugurated the Games.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
5 Feb. 2026
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But this award, which was inaugurated in 2023 with a Jesso win, circles the same handful of writers, and country scribes like Jessie Jo Dillon, pop bards like Amy Allen, and reggaeton men-at-arms like Edgar Barrera are just as up next.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Our one complaint with the Parachute percale sheet set is that there aren’t any directional tags on the fitted or top sheet, despite being a staple inclusion on luxury sheet sets (and even some budget-friendly ones).—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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This popular pair has a high-rise silhouette that’s slightly more fitted at the waist, plus non-restrictive, flowy legs.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Deep Space Nine that pioneered this concept on broadcast TV.—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cinematic montage — pioneered by Sergei Eisenstein and reinvented by Jean-Luc Godard — becomes an organizing principle of the exhibit, as artworks compete for attention.—
Will Fenstermaker,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Initiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiated. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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