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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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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
The question now becomes how much, if at all, the heat will come off him after initiating his agency divestment.
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
This change interacts with the magnets, increasing their magnetic field, and initiating a flow of new electricity through the coils.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
According to city data shared with the Washington Examiner, prosecutors in Minneapolis have filed just 15 formal complaints initiating criminal proceedings against protesters.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Detroit center Jalen Duren received a two-game suspension for initiating the altercation and fighting.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Duren received two games for fighting and initiating the altercation.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Yet even after retrieving it from her backpack, Shawler paused, reluctant to switch it on due to a combination of embarrassment and uncertainty about initiating a full-scale rescue.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
Dirda had an interesting line in fantasy and science fiction, initiating a monthly column on the genres—which had lacked adequate coverage and respect—that became a must-read in the field.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
For example, the brainstem’s midbrain reticular nucleus, which is involved in initiating movement, is a fairly underexplored region, Abbasi-Asl said.
—Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
This change interacts with the magnets, increasing their magnetic field, and initiating a flow of new electricity through the coils.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
According to city data shared with the Washington Examiner, prosecutors in Minneapolis have filed just 15 formal complaints initiating criminal proceedings against protesters.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Detroit center Jalen Duren received a two-game suspension for initiating the altercation and fighting.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Duren received two games for fighting and initiating the altercation.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Yet even after retrieving it from her backpack, Shawler paused, reluctant to switch it on due to a combination of embarrassment and uncertainty about initiating a full-scale rescue.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
Dirda had an interesting line in fantasy and science fiction, initiating a monthly column on the genres—which had lacked adequate coverage and respect—that became a must-read in the field.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
For example, the brainstem’s midbrain reticular nucleus, which is involved in initiating movement, is a fairly underexplored region, Abbasi-Asl said.
—Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiating
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Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion on Thursday establishing limits on when an outside investigation must take place following a Texas jail inmate’s death.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Trump signed an executive order in December to push for a single regulatory framework for AI, establishing a litigation task force to challenge state AI laws, namely those led by Democratic lawmakers.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Experts recommend introducing fiber slowly, as for some people, adding too much right away can cause cramping, bloating and constipation.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom is introducing a bill that would ban selling booze to repeat DUI offenders.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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This program collects two mid-length documentaries by Raymond Depardon from the mid-1970s, inaugurating a career-spanning interest in former French colonial Africa.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
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ChatGPT passed that benchmark earlier this year, inaugurating a new technological era, though not necessarily one of superhuman intelligence.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
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Bienvenido’s tax records show Enriquez has drawn a similarly low salary from the nonprofit organization since founding it in 2019, despite regularly pulling in six-figure fundraising hauls.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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The fresh exits mean that xAI’s founding team has now been cut in half, with six of the original 12 members now gone.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prince did the honors of inducting them.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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San Jose celebrated another set of sports heroes Thursday night at SAP Center, inducting the 30th class into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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When creating the outfits for the first 2001 Bridget Jones cast, Fleming sought to give Jones — whose diary entries detailed her romantic adventures, weight, and alcohol and cigarette consumption — a pragmatic, somewhat disheveled look that would feel relatable to busy women.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The wreath is made with artificial jasmine, lavender, and daisies, as well as other wildflowers, creating a vibrant piece for your front door.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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Karacasu Tekstil did its part, launching its Spinnovation collection of yarns that use half as much water and produce half as many carbon emissions.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The elusive, incredibly difficult jump involves launching forward, spinning 4 1/2 times in the air, and landing backwards.—
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Lusty Lady, a San Francisco strip club, was pioneering when its workers unionized in 1997, though it’s now closed.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Starcow is a shop that is credited with pioneering French streetwear in 1996 by fusing the worlds of skateboarding and hip-hop.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Initiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiating. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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