initiates

present tense third-person singular of initiate
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as in inaugurates
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 initiates ElliQ initiates 60% of the interactions, starting conversations, suggesting activities, providing timely medication reminders, and setting specific goals together with its users. Gil Press, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Morgan Stanley initiates Miami International as overweight Morgan Stanley said in its initiation of the financial exchange company that Miami International is firing on all cylinders. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025 If the employer initiates it, it’s treated as involuntary — which means the six-day rule applies. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025 Yet, the invitation never initiates with her. R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025 Incidents when a person intentionally or unintentionally initiates contact, including spearfishing and releasing sharks from nets or hooks, are not included in the report. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
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Verb
  • In the last 10 years, cybersecurity defenses have been bolstered through CISA 2015, a law passed by Congress and signed by former President Barack Obama that establishes a framework for information sharing around threats, vulnerabilities and attacks.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Bill 2331/22, as drafted by congressional representative Jandira Feghali, establishes that streaming services will have to pay a 6% Condecine tax on their gross revenues in Brazil.
    Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Source The Canadian Rockies source delivers crisp, natural spring water untouched by unnecessary treatment, while the bottle design introduces a modern convenience that elevates the experience far beyond hydration.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Within this context, Harold, in desperate need of a friend, falls under the sway of Casey, a colleague who introduces him to the weight-lifting lifestyle and, eventually, a reactionary mindset.
    Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In theory, this transition inaugurates a chapter of enfranchisement, but in the next scene the Senegalese businessmen are in suits, and the white men return with briefcases full of money as bribes.
    Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The school district, which educates about 23,000 students, is working toward making CPR a skill that every student learns at least once a year starting in fifth grade, said Superintendent Joe Harrington.
    Ciara McCarthy September 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lambert has the blazing speed of a top-six forward — like Nikolaj Ehlers, whose offseason departure creates a hole in Winnipeg’s top six — while Salomonsson dominated in his best AHL games last season.
    Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Using ripe Brown Turkey figs and room-temperature butter creates the best flavor and texture.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Even if your company never installs anything from npm directly, your vendors and partners almost certainly do.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The certificate holder installs the credential on its web server, along with the public and private key pair.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After the orchestra launches in with a full flaring sound, the cello takes the lead on a sweet, almost pensive solo.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Dragon Quest 7 Gets Reimagined Final Fantasy VII Remake launches on Switch in January, but another Square Enix RPG remake is on the way.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Initiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiates. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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