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introduced

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verb

past tense of introduce
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to make (one person) known (to another) socially a friend introduced him to the woman who later became his wife

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Recent Examples of introduced
Verb
Epstein’s guiding hand Epstein, according to the spokesperson, was introduced to de Rothschild by Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen. Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 On Thursday, a group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, designed to cut China off from chipmaking tools and target the country’s most critical semiconductor firms. Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026 Last year, a successor bill was introduced in the California Senate. Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 Later generations of the vaccine were introduced in the early 2000s. Don Sweeney april 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026 Ohio introduced a flat tax, joining 14 other flat-tax states, another trend. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026 IShowSpeed was in attendance at MSG and became entangled in the action when brass knuckles were introduced into the street fight. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 That’s essentially what happened to Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint when they were introduced to the world as the stars of the Harry Potter franchise on August 23, 2000. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026 This week, the University of Central Florida introduced Scott Frost as its new football coach. Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduced
Adjective
  • Groceries average about $300 per month, and while imported foods come at a premium, the ability to pick up Mediterranean staples adds an unexpected layer of excitement to island life.
    Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
  • This marks a dramatic turnaround from earlier years when imported titles commanded roughly double the audience of domestic productions.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • At the sentencing, prosecutors also presented evidence regarding Gardner’s involvement in the fatal shooting of Okeson-Haberman, according to the news release.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The push came a day after attorneys for Duran presented the judge with a petition signed by more than 11,000 law enforcement officers from around the globe requesting no jail time for the narcotics cop.
    Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Stephen Curry swished a 3-pointer on his second shot from deep and raised his arms in delight when the ball went through.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • My father had lived an extraordinary life as a young Black man born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, during the 1940s.
    Shayla Martin, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
    Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Lee is known for having co-founded the Clinical Peptides Society, which offers a certification for people who want to administer peptides.
    Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Avantor has initiated a search for the next CFO.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Ledet initiated wellness checks on Lofton, but he was never taken into custody or required to seek treatment until his 2025 arrest.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • To keep the airway open while the dog's face heals, Peanut had a small tube inserted into his nostril.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The Justice Department inserted itself into Peters' bid to be released while her state appeal was considered.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The lawsuit claimed Chaudhry then determined the transplanted organ needed to be removed.
    Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The median survival time for transplanted lungs is about eight years, UCSF's Gandhi said.
    Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Koniver greeted me in his waiting room, which featured a soft-rock soundtrack and brochures for serums and stem cells.
    Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Leo greeted the global faithful in 10 languages, including Arabic, Chinese and Latin, reviving a practice that his predecessor Pope Francis had let lapse.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026

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“Introduced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduced. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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