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
The new initiative would provide a full waiver of penalties and interest, and offer installment agreements for up to 36 months for cannabis operators who sign up.
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City News Service, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Will fly one scientific instrument awarded under NASA’s CLPS initiative.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The new investigation is part of an administration-wide initiative to address fraud around the country, which federal officials say is needed to rein in runaway spending and protect taxpayers.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Nazarian has sought to expand on Bass’ initiatives and codify some of them in city ordinances.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
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City News Service, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Will fly one scientific instrument awarded under NASA’s CLPS initiative.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The new investigation is part of an administration-wide initiative to address fraud around the country, which federal officials say is needed to rein in runaway spending and protect taxpayers.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Nazarian has sought to expand on Bass’ initiatives and codify some of them in city ordinances.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiative
Noun
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The long-term ambition behind the program extends beyond a single aircraft.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Korean studio’s upcoming slate suggests its awards ambitions and international goals are only intensifying.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The sinking comes amid rising tensions in the region as air strikes and military actions continue between Iran, Israel, and allied forces.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The ritual honors service members killed in action.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Much of Anthropic’s success stems from its enterprise contracts with big companies – many of which may have contracts with the Pentagon.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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With platinum plaques, festival stages, and a partnership with Scott that has evolved into a formidable creative enterprise, Chase B’s career stands at a pivotal inflection point.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Initiative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiative. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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