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as in presents
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 raises
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 establishes
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 familiarizes
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 inserts
to put among or between others
introduce a new variable to the equation
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Recent Examples of introduces
The latest version introduces many more enhancements than in recent years, including auto-payroll, better document management, employee self-onboarding, geolocation for Time and Attendance, and new health benefits integrations.
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Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
The changes have been happening slowly at McDonald's restaurants across the nation — including Texas — as the fast-food giant's modernization plan introduces computerized kiosks where customers can order.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 4 May 2026
But the approach also introduces some risk.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The Master Gardeners support a Junior Master Gardener program, an after-school initiative that introduces elementary-aged students to gardening, nature, and environmental science in a hands-on way.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
The Way Home may be coming to an end, but not before a journey through time introduces viewers to a few new faces.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Bias asks whether the system perpetuates, amplifies, or introduces systematic disadvantage, including through feedback loops where biased outputs reinforce biased inputs.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The study introduces a novel method for controlling quantum harmonic oscillators — systems that mimic vibrating objects such as springs or pendulums at the subatomic level.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
The show’s first season also introduces the rest of Garrett and Logan’s hockey quartet, John Tucker (Jalen Thomas Brooks) and Dean DiLaurentis (Stephen Kalyn), along with Hannah’s best friend and Dean’s love interest, Allie (Mika Abdalla).
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
The changes have been happening slowly at McDonald's restaurants across the nation — including Texas — as the fast-food giant's modernization plan introduces computerized kiosks where customers can order.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 4 May 2026
But the approach also introduces some risk.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The Master Gardeners support a Junior Master Gardener program, an after-school initiative that introduces elementary-aged students to gardening, nature, and environmental science in a hands-on way.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
The Way Home may be coming to an end, but not before a journey through time introduces viewers to a few new faces.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Bias asks whether the system perpetuates, amplifies, or introduces systematic disadvantage, including through feedback loops where biased outputs reinforce biased inputs.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The study introduces a novel method for controlling quantum harmonic oscillators — systems that mimic vibrating objects such as springs or pendulums at the subatomic level.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
The show’s first season also introduces the rest of Garrett and Logan’s hockey quartet, John Tucker (Jalen Thomas Brooks) and Dean DiLaurentis (Stephen Kalyn), along with Hannah’s best friend and Dean’s love interest, Allie (Mika Abdalla).
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduces
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Adair’s family and attorneys argue having Fatherley out of custody presents a danger to the public, and is an unfair system, since anyone else charged with murder would be arrested, Daniels said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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The exhibition’s first wall presents a large photograph of Nicky holding their mother’s urn to set the scene.—
Sarah Moroz,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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The comments around cyber risks come as emergence of Anthropic's Mythos is setting up a scramble from the banking industry to gain access and test the technology, as regulators rush to examine the cybersecurity risks the new AI model raises.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Critics say that practice raises prices for buyers and hurts the state’s homeownership rate.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The county board establishes goals and priorities every year on which the superintendent is evaluated.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The system establishes operational standards through its three main functions that develop incentives while tracking performance and ensuring projects meet actual environmental requirements.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Bathrooms are shared—a not-so-subtle feature that familiarizes everyone quickly.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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This week's batch of songs includes classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, paired with visuals that help kids learn more about team work and familiarizes bedtime routines.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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One image inserts Coalie next to a coal-mining family that otherwise looks like an ad that could have appeared a century ago.—
Annie Persons,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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Many streaming hubs fill each commercial break with an assortment of spots that appear due to programmatic buying that inserts ads based on algorithms tied to demographics and geography.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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As the women — plus Ty Jessick of Santa Monica, a friend of Ford’s and the lone man at the event — settle into their seats, Ford greets them again, recounts the Yacht Girls’ early days and her vision for the book club’s next chapter.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Pearl Hotel greets guests with coastal charm and a warm aesthetic, plus a gulf view.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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This story discusses suicide and mental health.—
Tina Eves,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments, at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
22 Feb. 2026
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