1
as in establishes
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 introduces
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 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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiates
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Other witnesses also emphasized this point — the nation that establishes a presence on the lunar surface first will set the rules of engagement for resources, governance, and international partnerships back on Earth.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Guided by these experts, the team establishes credibility backed by science and best practices.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This 2023 sci-fi slasher introduces us to Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) and her mom, Pam (Julie Bowen).—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The film soon fast-forwards two years and introduces other recognizable faces — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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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
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Scrapp scans waste using QR codes and educates users on the best method of disposal.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Max Springer,
Scientific American,
2 Sep. 2025
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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
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Using ripe Brown Turkey figs and room-temperature butter creates the best flavor and texture.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Even if your company never installs anything from npm directly, your vendors and partners almost certainly do.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The certificate holder installs the credential on its web server, along with the public and private key pair.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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When two people pop a small confetti cannon into the air, Speed launches himself back with a cry, knocking over the set and barely missing the cake that has his face on it.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Because of its geographic location and difficult relations with surrounding countries, Israel launches its rockets to the west, over the Mediterranean Sea.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Initiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiates. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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