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
This adds another barrier that prevents criminals from initiating payments without your consent.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Also, speak with your doctor about the best timing for initiating hormone therapy.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
The maximum group size is eight people and the tour route (starting in Deer Valley or Snowbird) is chosen by the initiating reservation.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Similarly, absence of speech by age two or difficulty initiating interactions between ages three and five warrants attention.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
In addition to initiating the censure process, the City Council called for a special meeting, with Barbadillo, Lam and Chua in favor.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
The Sun enters trust seeking Scorpio on October 23 until November 23 initiating us into building a confident relationship with the unknown.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 20 Oct. 2025
Ben's Original is initiating a voluntary recall in the United States for some of its heat-and-eat rice products, because some of the packages may be contaminated with small stones, which could cause injury.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
So rather than carrying the burden of initiating the conversation, focus on being an active listener—ask follow-up questions, make eye contact, laugh.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Oct. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Also, speak with your doctor about the best timing for initiating hormone therapy.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
The maximum group size is eight people and the tour route (starting in Deer Valley or Snowbird) is chosen by the initiating reservation.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Similarly, absence of speech by age two or difficulty initiating interactions between ages three and five warrants attention.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
In addition to initiating the censure process, the City Council called for a special meeting, with Barbadillo, Lam and Chua in favor.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
The Sun enters trust seeking Scorpio on October 23 until November 23 initiating us into building a confident relationship with the unknown.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 20 Oct. 2025
Ben's Original is initiating a voluntary recall in the United States for some of its heat-and-eat rice products, because some of the packages may be contaminated with small stones, which could cause injury.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
So rather than carrying the burden of initiating the conversation, focus on being an active listener—ask follow-up questions, make eye contact, laugh.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiating
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By targeting breeding grounds and establishing protective barriers, Hawx helps families reclaim their outdoor spaces.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has asked the federal government for $1 billion to improve rural health care, outlining plans for adding community health workers, investing in new technologies such as artificial intelligence and establishing more partnerships across the state.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The ten-episode, single-camera comedy promises to balance heart, humor, and nostalgia while introducing a new generation of Hillman’s best and brightest.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Nov. 2025
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An international team of researchers has raised the efficiency of perovskite solar cells to nearly 27 percent after introducing a new interfacial coating between the top contact and the perovskite layer.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Eisenman has also broadened the brand’s appeal to bring in other generations, most recently inaugurating a 360-degree campaign with new global ambassador Leighton Meester.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Japan and the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, inaugurating a new era of human history.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Aug. 2025
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The pro-union, NYCHA-founding leader who fought Tammany Hall and improved New York City’s public infrastructure proves there’s precedent for big social change in this town.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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In recent filings, NASCAR wrote that the personal finances of the France family — the founding owners of NASCAR — should be off limits if the personal finances of Jordan, Hamlin and Jenkins remain undisclosed, too.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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Mayor Josh Huddlestun administered the oath of office, officially inducting the recruits into the department.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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More than a foot of snow fell in Chicago within a few hours early Monday, creating dangerous travel conditions.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, The Roybal School of Film and Television Magnet, also a fund of EIF, also joined as a new partnership school of the Mentorship Program, creating a path for Roybal students to become mentees.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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The autonomous submarine then moved further into the sea before launching the torpedo.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Famed for launching Downton Abbey, the network has been courting sale interest for well over a year, but for all the industry chatter and press speculation, ITV’s silence has been stony.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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The comments came after the triumvirate blasted through a fizzy set of pioneering hip-hop.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Back then, however, no one knew what physical substance or mechanism was actually responsible for traits being passed from a parent on to offspring, despite the pioneering genetics work of Gregor Mendel and his pea plants in the 19th century.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Initiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiating. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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