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introduced

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verb

past tense of introduce
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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of introduced
Verb
Sánchez's government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week when right-wing opposition parties voted down emergency decrees introduced by his government to address evictions and real estate speculation. — Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026 Having introduced the concept of afternoon tea to Madrid in a previous incarnation, the Ritz once again offers scones with clotted cream in the leafy Palm Court. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 In recent weeks, OKX also introduced an account-protection program, named OKX Shield. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026 To wit, Heinemann in September introduced beauty retailer Mecca in Sydney Airport. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Boeing has also introduced new manufacturing technology and tighter production controls. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026 When introduced into another cell, the gene produces a protein that inserts into the cell membrane. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026 OpenAI introduced two additional tiers to its GPT-6 family, GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna, last week. — Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney,chris Eudaily, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 The Pretty Little Liars alum, 37, was first introduced to Grande Cosmetics in 2010. — Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduced
Adjective
  • The company known for its retro household fans laid off more than 70 factory workers in February, blaming higher prices for imported parts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Doctors and supply chain experts say taxing imported generics would raise costs, spur rationing and lead to shortages of crucial drugs.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The ambitious production presented several challenges, but none more so than shooting the complex water sequences that give the film its blockbuster feel.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Jamal Roberts is making the most of all the opportunities presented by his senior year of college football.
    — PJ Green October 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • During that time, the group raised thousands of dollars from the tobacco, gambling, and pharmaceutical industries, as detailed by a Washington Post report.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Born and raised in Callicoon, Doetsch returned to the area to retire after a career in Chicago.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The group is a nonpartisan nonprofit founded by a former Republican FEC chairman.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Ho, who co-founded 852 Films, picked up the Fantastic Icon Award at BIFAN’s 30th edition, honoring her body of work in genre film.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Text messages indicate Moore’s representative had initiated the process of retrieving his belongings in the hours after his arrest, and the school was quick to oblige.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In those cases, the transition to single-member districts was initiated by legal challenges alleging voter discrimination, with plaintiffs saying the racial makeup of the boards didn’t reflect the racial makeup of district students.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The modified biochar was then inserted between layers of two biodegradable plastics, polylactic acid (PLA) and polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT), therefore creating pathways that could absorb and weaken electromagnetic waves.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Bake for 31 to 34 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The new hairline has to work with the face, so the donor area needs to be used carefully, and the transplanted grafts should be distributed in a way that still looks balanced as the years pass.
    — Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Some of the transplanted hairs may shed during the early weeks before new growth begins.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In March, as sponsors withdrew and protests greeted a Los Angeles pop-up, Redzepi stepped away from day-to-day leadership.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The day manager greeted her at the club, still in his shiny vest but now well lubricated and nearly slurring his words.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Introduced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduced. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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