as in imported
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
1
as in presented
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
a friend introduced him to the woman who later became his wife
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in raised
to present or bring forward for discussion
after about 20 minutes the moderator introduced a new topic for the debate
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in initiated
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
introduced everyone to the company's new phone system
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in inserted
to put among or between others
introduce a new variable to the equation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of introduced
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
In Texas last year, 3,000 pieces of legislation related to elections were introduced in the state legislature, Patrick said, and election officials have to prepare for any changes months in advance.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
But all of that changed when the Petroleum Act of 1969 was introduced.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
The House bill was introduced last year, but failed to get through the Senate.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Besides Rubio, another central witness for the government is Miami real estate developer Hugo Perera, who came to know Rivera through Nuhfer and then introduced the former Miami-Dade congressman to Gorrín.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Samsung has introduced an update to Android's Quick Share function that brings Apple AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series, enabling easier wireless file sharing between Samsung and Apple devices in close proximity.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The rules have evolved considerably since the original Knickerbocker Rules were introduced in 1845.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
All because a librarian introduced me to a selfish, spoiled girl who desperately needed a place to belong.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Almanac introduced the beer during a public event at its Alameda brewery on March 21.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
In Texas last year, 3,000 pieces of legislation related to elections were introduced in the state legislature, Patrick said, and election officials have to prepare for any changes months in advance.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
But all of that changed when the Petroleum Act of 1969 was introduced.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
The House bill was introduced last year, but failed to get through the Senate.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Besides Rubio, another central witness for the government is Miami real estate developer Hugo Perera, who came to know Rivera through Nuhfer and then introduced the former Miami-Dade congressman to Gorrín.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Samsung has introduced an update to Android's Quick Share function that brings Apple AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series, enabling easier wireless file sharing between Samsung and Apple devices in close proximity.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The rules have evolved considerably since the original Knickerbocker Rules were introduced in 1845.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
All because a librarian introduced me to a selfish, spoiled girl who desperately needed a place to belong.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
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
-
On Tuesday, O'Connor petitioned the council to reopen the budget and presented a list of cuts and economies to right its finances.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
-
Superintendent Crystal Hill presented her recommendation for next year’s budget to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education Tuesday night.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The trip raised hopes among some members on the WhatsApp chain that expressions of empathy toward Palestinians will become more common at Beth El, both from the bimah and in synagogue-wide communications.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Together, the reports signal a possible escalation in the Iran -war — the fallout of which has already rattled markets and raised fears of broader supply chain disruptions and higher global prices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Dolores Huerta, 95, who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) Union with Chavez, has accused him of raping her twice.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
-
Port Harcourt was founded in 1913 and governed by the military, the police, and by courts that upheld colonial law to protect British commercial interests and missionaries.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Not so fast, the states say; at least 11 states have initiated regulatory efforts, issued cease-and-desist letters or sued, with more litigation and legislation likely to come.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
-
Graves, the police chief, notes that in March one year ago, the police department initiated a call-to-action to combat domestic violence.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Bake on the middle rack of the heated oven until the top is puffed and lightly golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
-
During the procedure, a catheter, or tiny flexible tube, is inserted into a blood vessel and snaked into the heart to view the coronary and/or pulmonary arteries up close.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 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
-
Hourslong airport waits and crowds overflowing the terminal and spilling out onto the sidewalk greeted travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport early Monday morning, as a partial government shutdown leaves airport security checkpoints understaffed.—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
-
The event, organized by the Shelby County Republican Party, turned out a small crowd and was greeted by some supportive honks from motorists, but also some cursing at Trump from people in at least two cars passing by.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Introduced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduced. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
