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as in presented
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
a friend introduced him to the woman who later became his wife
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as in raised
to present or bring forward for discussion
after about 20 minutes the moderator introduced a new topic for the debate
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as in founded
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
Luther Burbank introduced the idea of plant breeding, developing over 800 new varieties of fruits, vegetables, grains, and grasses
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as in initiated
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
introduced everyone to the company's new phone system
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as in inserted
to put among or between others
introduce a new variable to the equation
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Recent Examples of introduced
Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
And, finally, last but likely not least, Joey Cantillo broke into the big leagues last summer and officially introduced himself on Tuesday night.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The Tax Complexity Index Originally introduced in 2016, the Tax Complexity Index measures the complexity of a country’s corporate tax system from the perspective of multinational businesses.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
North Vietnam introduced a two-child norm at the time, later extending it nationwide after the communist takeover of the South in 1975.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Its release introduced features that have since become standard, such as the omnibox and the emphasis on speed and security.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The screening will be introduced by the magazine’s editor, David Remnick, and followed by a conversation between the film’s director, Marshall Curry, and executive producer, Judd Apatow, hosted by the staff writer Jelani Cobb.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
But when the precursor to Powerball, dubbed Lotto America, was first introduced in 1987, organizers prohibited jackpots worth more than $80 million.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The investment startup Republic similarly introduced tokenized shares of SpaceX on Solana earlier this summer.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 Ford Explorer midsize SUV introduced new features, and lost a couple less popular ones, when the when the three-row family hauler hit dealerships in July 2024.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
And, finally, last but likely not least, Joey Cantillo broke into the big leagues last summer and officially introduced himself on Tuesday night.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The Tax Complexity Index Originally introduced in 2016, the Tax Complexity Index measures the complexity of a country’s corporate tax system from the perspective of multinational businesses.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
North Vietnam introduced a two-child norm at the time, later extending it nationwide after the communist takeover of the South in 1975.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Its release introduced features that have since become standard, such as the omnibox and the emphasis on speed and security.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The screening will be introduced by the magazine’s editor, David Remnick, and followed by a conversation between the film’s director, Marshall Curry, and executive producer, Judd Apatow, hosted by the staff writer Jelani Cobb.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
But when the precursor to Powerball, dubbed Lotto America, was first introduced in 1987, organizers prohibited jackpots worth more than $80 million.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The investment startup Republic similarly introduced tokenized shares of SpaceX on Solana earlier this summer.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduced
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Next, presented by Corey Smith, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, North America, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, was the Virgil Abloh award to global artist and fashion icon Usher.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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His unpolished demeanor and inability to grasp the issues presented a challenge.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The decision upheld a previous denial by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission over traffic concerns raised by city officials and in more than 300 public comments.—
Rose Evans
September 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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After new state data showed substantial academic gains, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education members defended a six-figure consulting contract Tuesday that raised questions earlier this year about family connections to the district.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Gemini was founded by the Winklevoss twins in 2014 and holds more than $21 billion of assets on its platform as of the end of July.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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France’s Fifth Republic, founded by President Charles de Gaulle in 1958, was designed to end the chronic instability that had plagued the Third and Fourth Republics earlier in the 20th century.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, social occasions might be canceled or initiated.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
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My dad, who was on AT&T, initiated the same test, and the Skylo phone still received one SMS message out of order as well.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Fatemian simply bunches each slice slightly, creating a ruffled, flower-like radish slice that is then inserted between the rest of the vegetables.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Royals manager Matt Quatraro inserted utilityman Nick Loftin into the game for defense.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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He was greeted with loud cheers from people across the street and a smattering of boos inside, according to social media video and reporters.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wrapped in a bulky down jacket, Putin greeted residents eager to meet him.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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The gathering, billed as a briefing rather than a fullblown hearing, included a slate of experts in science, defense and technology who discussed with members of Congress how understanding the unexplained phenomena could lead to scientific breakthroughs and enhance national security.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The controversy, which concerns an endorsement deal Kawhi Leonard signed with Clippers’ sponsor Aspiration, has been discussed extensively.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The majority held that the right to end a pregnancy was found neither in the text of the Constitution nor in the nation's history, erasing a reproductive right the high court established nearly five decades ago.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Use a car dealership that is well established in your community.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Introduced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduced. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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