1
as in establishing
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 introducing
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 inaugurating
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 initiating
During the 180-review period, the Attorney General shall cease initiating new FCPA investigations or enforcement actions, absent exception.
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Robert Anello, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Start Fertilizing in Early Spring or Late Winter When the days start to get longer and the temperatures warm in early spring or late winter, orchids begin producing new growth and initiating bud development, Kondrat says.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Newsweek reached out to Nestle USA, the company initiating the recall, and a spokesperson directed Newsweek to its press release.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The leaders discussed initiating negotiations centered on a ceasefire for energy infrastructure and implementing a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2025
The sun enters Aries, initiating a new season and elevating our intense feelings.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2025
On top of that, none of KU’s guards (outside of Zeke Mayo) are particularly fond of driving to the basket and initiating contact.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
Starting with initiating home care may be a good beginning.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Salt Lake City is initiating a transportation study to improve the longstanding divide between the western and eastern sides of town split by railroads and I-15.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
Robert Anello, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Start Fertilizing in Early Spring or Late Winter When the days start to get longer and the temperatures warm in early spring or late winter, orchids begin producing new growth and initiating bud development, Kondrat says.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Newsweek reached out to Nestle USA, the company initiating the recall, and a spokesperson directed Newsweek to its press release.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The leaders discussed initiating negotiations centered on a ceasefire for energy infrastructure and implementing a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2025
The sun enters Aries, initiating a new season and elevating our intense feelings.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2025
On top of that, none of KU’s guards (outside of Zeke Mayo) are particularly fond of driving to the basket and initiating contact.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
Starting with initiating home care may be a good beginning.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Salt Lake City is initiating a transportation study to improve the longstanding divide between the western and eastern sides of town split by railroads and I-15.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiating
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To increase your chances of getting into REM on time, experts recommended establishing a healthy overall sleep routine.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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To achieve military domination, you'll be tasked with forcefully establishing your Ideology and your empire around the globe.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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So, introducing Rays pitchers to an outdoor park with lots of wind gusts might take some getting used to.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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The restaurant is introducing an insiders text club offering customers exclusive ways to save money.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since founding the lifestyle brand Simplified in 2008, the mother of three has amassed over 30,000 followers on Substack and nearly 300,000 on Instagram.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2025
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Women deserve their own places at the top, and if that means more women are founding companies, the more, the merrier.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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His retirement saw the end of an era, creating a vacuum in a sport closely tethered to his name and achievements.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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What’s more, some Chinese command centers appear to have live video feeds of various platforms under their purview, potentially limiting the autonomy of more junior officers and creating a sense that their every move is under the microscope.—
Sam Bresnick,
Foreign Affairs,
31 Dec. 2024
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Once again, Republicans are launching outrageous attacks on our elections.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to Defense Express, the rotor drone is capable of carrying and launching missile weapons.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Chagall’s fascination with Mediterranean light magnifies the vibrant colors and imagery of this lyrical narrative underscoring his playful, pioneering experimentation.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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St Vincent’s Hospital has played a vital role in pioneering cardiac treatments, including Australia’s first successful heart transplant in 1984 by Victor Chang.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Initiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiating. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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