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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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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
Goldman Sachs initiates Energy Fuels as buy Goldman says the uranium company is executing well.
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Michael Bloom, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Equipped with radar, sensors, flashing lights that glint off the rotating acrylic cubes and real-time artificial intelligence that initiates dialogue with the viewer, the artwork is anything but static.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
The guys are great, the sentiment is great, and it's all anchored by Stone as the dude on the couch who initiates the now-infamous phone call.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
The first reported royalties and milestone payments ($60M–$90M) as PowerCo initiates preparations for gigawatt-scale production.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The solar eclipse in Aquarius initiates a moment of awareness of the world around us and our personal goals.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 16 Jan. 2026
The office typically initiates communication by letter, Settle said.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 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
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Equipped with radar, sensors, flashing lights that glint off the rotating acrylic cubes and real-time artificial intelligence that initiates dialogue with the viewer, the artwork is anything but static.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
The guys are great, the sentiment is great, and it's all anchored by Stone as the dude on the couch who initiates the now-infamous phone call.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
The first reported royalties and milestone payments ($60M–$90M) as PowerCo initiates preparations for gigawatt-scale production.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The solar eclipse in Aquarius initiates a moment of awareness of the world around us and our personal goals.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 16 Jan. 2026
The office typically initiates communication by letter, Settle said.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 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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The 90/90 rule establishes a clear, objective timeframe.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Another part establishes boundaries for field trips or overnighters.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The collection also introduces new fits such as the Lennoxx, a women’s slim straight fit built for versatility.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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Event sponsor AdventHealth introduces a new purchase award for the 2026 event.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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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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But the gun has more limited ammunition compared to semi-automatic pistols that can carry 10 to 17 founds or more.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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To help improve the way a teacher educates, the teacher must trust you — something the coaches worry is at risk under the district's budget cuts.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts both non-performers and performers alike each year.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The contract establishes minimum wage rates for daily and weekly work and inducts intimacy coordinators into the union health and pension plans.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Dec. 2025
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Unlike regular food containers, the ProKeeper creates a tighter seal by pressing up against the guac to keep it green for days (and plenty of tortilla chips) to come.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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That restriction creates a dysfunctional cycle that ultimately contributes to back pain.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Monaco Parkway bridge will be closed for about three days as the city installs new girders as part of their bridge replacement project.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Through the program, VFD provides and installs smoke and CO alarms free of charge for any resident within the City of Valparaiso or Center Township during home safety visits, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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