as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the sentry showed remarkable initiative and uncommon bravery in foiling the terrorist attack
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Recent Examples of initiative
But the mammoth legislation also includes cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, while rolling back clean energy credits and initiatives.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Over the years, Adrian College and Siena Heights University have partnered on numerous initiatives in service to our city, our region, and the greater good.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
For 16 years, with a brief respite during President Trump’s first term, the military drifted into a laboratory for progressive priorities -- diversity quotas, climate initiatives, and gender policies that sapped readiness and lethality.
—Matt Schoenfeldt, National Review, 21 June 2025
To address past lifeguard shortages and build a stronger pipeline, the Chicago Park District launched several recruitment initiatives in late 2023, including the Lifeguard Explorers Training Program targeting teens and young adults on the South and West sides, with stipends and free certification.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Over the years, Adrian College and Siena Heights University have partnered on numerous initiatives in service to our city, our region, and the greater good.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
For 16 years, with a brief respite during President Trump’s first term, the military drifted into a laboratory for progressive priorities -- diversity quotas, climate initiatives, and gender policies that sapped readiness and lethality.
—Matt Schoenfeldt, National Review, 21 June 2025
To address past lifeguard shortages and build a stronger pipeline, the Chicago Park District launched several recruitment initiatives in late 2023, including the Lifeguard Explorers Training Program targeting teens and young adults on the South and West sides, with stipends and free certification.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiative
Noun
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Nevertheless, Infantino’s remarks show ambition to enact what would be a seismic change to how professional men’s soccer has operated in the United States.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The damage to the nuclear facilities from Israeli and U.S. strikes and Israel's killing of nuclear scientists may well be a setback for nuclear weapons ambitions – which Iran had denied – such facilities can be rebuilt and Iran now has the know-how to be able to build nuclear weapons.—
Matthew Tostevin
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
Noun
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As Mars enters your sign on June 17, your thoughts and actions both become laser-focused.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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His relentless focus on enforcement actions, in addition to tighter disclosure rules on a range of corporate issues like climate change, added to the burden—and cost—of being public.—
Christopher Perkins,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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And so the government wants to be firm that the face of the enterprise is the individual who gets in trouble.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Formed in Los Angeles, the 18th Street’s primary enterprise is still street-level distribution of drugs.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2025
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“Initiative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiative. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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