as in taught
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in founded
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
no one knows who initiated written language
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in introduced
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
initiated the new recruits in the unspoken laws of military conduct
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in inducted
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
initiated her as Surgeon General before an army of reporters and photographers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples 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 initiated
Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Another enticement for living room viewers, a streamlined button allowing viewers to subscribe to channels via their TV has yielded a more than 40% increase in the number of subscriptions initiated via a TV set.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
While 83% of entrepreneurs agree that wealth should support family goals, only 26% have initiated meaningful discussions on wealth transfer.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Chinese law enforcement agencies have been reported to have initiated tests of an autonomous spherical robot.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The recall was initiated due to the presence of N-nitroso-duloxetine, which is a type of nitrosamine impurity.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers in several states have already initiated or indicated plans to alter or nullify certain results.
—Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
The recall was initiated after it was discovered by a customer that their box of Hickory Jerky Kits contained Trail Bologna Meat Processing Kits.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Amid the advances, evacuations were initiated for commanders and personnel from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force, according to Iranian officials and regional commanders cited in the Times report.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
On December 9, 2024, China's State Administration for Market Regulation initiated an antitrust investigation into NVIDIA's compliance with laws related to its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox Technologies.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Another enticement for living room viewers, a streamlined button allowing viewers to subscribe to channels via their TV has yielded a more than 40% increase in the number of subscriptions initiated via a TV set.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
While 83% of entrepreneurs agree that wealth should support family goals, only 26% have initiated meaningful discussions on wealth transfer.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Chinese law enforcement agencies have been reported to have initiated tests of an autonomous spherical robot.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The recall was initiated due to the presence of N-nitroso-duloxetine, which is a type of nitrosamine impurity.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers in several states have already initiated or indicated plans to alter or nullify certain results.
—Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
The recall was initiated after it was discovered by a customer that their box of Hickory Jerky Kits contained Trail Bologna Meat Processing Kits.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Amid the advances, evacuations were initiated for commanders and personnel from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force, according to Iranian officials and regional commanders cited in the Times report.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiated
Verb
-
One such community is EO, founded in 1987 by Verne Harnish and twenty-two other entrepreneurs.Colin C. Campbell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Chen, originally from China, founded the brand in 2023 as a symbol of cross-cultural ideas—where east meets west.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Wolfe was introduced to Sasaki by one of his clients, Yoshi Tsutsugo, who played briefly for the Dodgers.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Microsoft introduced a similar experience for GitHub Copilot last year that can recognize and explain code, alongside recommending changes and fixing bugs.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Cleveland inducted him into the franchise Hall of Fame in 2006.Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The Daily Pennsylvanian—Penn’s student newspaper—reported that Mangione founded the school’s Game Research and Development Environment club and that he was inducted into the Eta Kappa Nu honor society for excellence in electrical and computer engineering before graduating in 2020.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Add pork and mix to combine; add beef and gently mix until just combined. Divide and cook meatballs: Portion and roll meatballs into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each); arrange at least 1/2-inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Broil until meatballs are browned, 6 to 8 minutes.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
-
An initial pretrial conference is scheduled for Jan. 9, 2025 and a jointly prepared case management plan is due by the parties on Jan. 2, 2025.Danielle Bacher, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
For instances onstage, Lachman established breathtaking silhouettes of the soprano from behind to act as an invitation.Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Trust is intangible, yet self-evident—and best established in the kinds of face-to-face interactions that are unfortunately being de-prioritized across every industry.Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
He was nominated and approved by the Senate in 2019, and stepped aside shortly after Biden was inaugurated in 2021.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Earlier this year, Kyiv had officially inaugurated its Unmanned Systems Forces (USF), the nation’s first-of-its-kind armed forces branch.Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Intel, even before Gelsinger took over, was poorly positioned in graphics processing units, the area that NVIDIA pioneered.R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
-
Founded in 1990 and inaugurated the following year, the location pioneered a retail concept that blended fashion, design, beauty and books in its retail floors; art and photography in its exhibition space, and hospitality via a café and restaurant as well as a three-room-only hotel.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Try slouchy or slim-fit designs tucked under midi hemlines, from skirts to dresses, and wider shafts with fitted or straight-leg jeans tucked in.Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
-
Play with proportion by pairing it with a fitted miniskirt, or give it a baggy-on-baggy look with wide-leg jeans.Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near initiated
Cite this Entry
“Initiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiated. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share