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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
Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Structural reforms will be introduced to reduce inefficiency and increase oversight.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
There were only three Grand Prix races under those new rules before a package of tweaks was introduced which curbed the influence of the electrical power.
—James Ellingworth, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Advanced mooring and monitoring systems introduced Engineers behind the project introduced several new technologies to handle extreme marine environments.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
In 2025, the factory introduced a pilot auto-washing machine that requires15-20 liters of water per kilogram of garments, compared with 25 liters per kilogram needed by conventional belly washers.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Last year Senate Democrats led by Jewish Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a resolution condemning far-right white supremacist Nick Fuentes along with Tucker Carlson, who had interviewed him; that resolution remains in committee.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The rules for the draft lottery The draft lottery was introduced in 1995 and has undergone changes over the years.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The Tax Code changed in a series of bills introduced in Sacramento in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Verb
In late March, Tijuana officials introduced an English-language app known as the Emergency Button, or Botón de Emergencia.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Structural reforms will be introduced to reduce inefficiency and increase oversight.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
There were only three Grand Prix races under those new rules before a package of tweaks was introduced which curbed the influence of the electrical power.
—James Ellingworth, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Advanced mooring and monitoring systems introduced Engineers behind the project introduced several new technologies to handle extreme marine environments.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
In 2025, the factory introduced a pilot auto-washing machine that requires15-20 liters of water per kilogram of garments, compared with 25 liters per kilogram needed by conventional belly washers.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Last year Senate Democrats led by Jewish Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a resolution condemning far-right white supremacist Nick Fuentes along with Tucker Carlson, who had interviewed him; that resolution remains in committee.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The rules for the draft lottery The draft lottery was introduced in 1995 and has undergone changes over the years.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The Tax Code changed in a series of bills introduced in Sacramento in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduced
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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
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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
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The oversized gift was presented on April 28 in Washington, DC, during King Charles III and Queen Camilla's four‑day state visit to the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But when later presented an actual bowl of chocolates, the dieters consumed less of it than non-dieters.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Obama raised millions of dollars, produced a raft of advertisements, and took the unusual step of endorsing dozens of candidates for state legislative office.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Last June, Russian banks raised red flags on a potential debt crisis as high interest rates weighed on borrowers’ ability to pay off loans.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The couple co-founded The Gap after a frustrating shopping experience when Don Fisher couldn’t find a pair of jeans that fit, according to the retailer.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Musk left OpenAI’s board in 2018 and founded his own AI company, called xAI, in 2023.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Stewart instead cast the State Police investigation of her administration and an internal investigation by a law firm — each initiated by her Democratic successor, Bobby Sanchez — as badges of honor, evidence that she is seen by Democrats as the strongest candidate.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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The filing was part of a lawsuit that the National Religious Broadcasters, an international association of evangelical Christian communicators, and other plaintiffs initiated in 2024.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Instead of modifying one gene at a time, researchers began exploring whether entire genomes could be built and inserted into cells.—
André O. Hudson,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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The company’s bid fell apart last year, however, after a last-minute item was inserted into the state budget transferring the station’s operating permit to the Department of Administrative Services — thus keeping it out of private hands.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Common Mistakes to Avoid Newly transplanted roses are vulnerable to shock.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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Already, these Cubs appear to be more of a worthy adversary than a cuddly team from the Midwest with lots of transplanted celebrity fans working in Hollywood.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the United Kingdom, attendees at last year’s conference of the Reform Party were greeted by a cardboard cutout of the Party’s leader, Nigel Farage, holding up a gold coin as a spokesperson for the precious-metal dealer Direct Bullion.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Returning home, he was greeted not only by Sakeena still active, but also by the vibrant smells of cooking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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“Introduced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduced. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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