as in taught
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as in founded
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
no one knows who initiated written language
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as in introduced
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
initiated the new recruits in the unspoken laws of military conduct
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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
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Recent Examples of initiated
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
According to a press release from the Food and Drug Administration, the recall was initiated after a customer complaint from Massachusetts.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
The Forward Air board of directors has initiated a review of strategic alternatives for the logistics company, including a potential sale, following calls last year from multiple activist investors to consider discussions with prospective buyers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
Throughout the 1760s, patriots met there to protest royal taxes, and in 1773, Samuel Adams initiated the Boston Tea Party from the hall’s lectern.
—Michael Snyder, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Replays show contact was initiated before Anderson won possession, suggesting Villa had good reason to argue foul.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Lopez officially initiated the divorce in August.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
Notably, Hindenburg Research has initiated a campaign against Carvana, following its recent success targeting Super Micro Computer.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
In addition to a substantial learning section complete with guides and tutorials, the company has initiated a variety of creative and creator communities and forums.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
The senior administration official said the findings of some studies initiated by the PACT Act may not be available until 2027.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
According to a press release from the Food and Drug Administration, the recall was initiated after a customer complaint from Massachusetts.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
The Forward Air board of directors has initiated a review of strategic alternatives for the logistics company, including a potential sale, following calls last year from multiple activist investors to consider discussions with prospective buyers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
Throughout the 1760s, patriots met there to protest royal taxes, and in 1773, Samuel Adams initiated the Boston Tea Party from the hall’s lectern.
—Michael Snyder, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Replays show contact was initiated before Anderson won possession, suggesting Villa had good reason to argue foul.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Lopez officially initiated the divorce in August.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
Notably, Hindenburg Research has initiated a campaign against Carvana, following its recent success targeting Super Micro Computer.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
In addition to a substantial learning section complete with guides and tutorials, the company has initiated a variety of creative and creator communities and forums.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiated
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Historic New Orleans Collection This is a museum, research center, and publisher that was founded in the 1960s and tells the story of New Orleans and the Gulf South through exhibitions, original texts, and its public research center.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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In January 2023, McCourt founded Project Liberty through a $500 million investment.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The New York Times introduced the spectacle in 1907 when the city banned fireworks due to crowds.—
Amanda Cappelli,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Pompei Sites, the official name of the archaeological site as well as the entity that manages it, has introduced a cap on visitors aimed at safeguarding one of Italy’s most treasured archaeological parks.—
Erica Firpo,
AFAR Media,
31 Dec. 2024
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Parkinson will have to wait to be inducted into the League Managers Association’s official Hall of Fame for reaching such a major milestone.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Potter was inducted into the Boise State Hall of Fame in 2018 after a stellar college career with the Broncos from 2008 to 2011.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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According to research by the World Economic Forum, fewer than half of today's senior executives feel adequately prepared to confront emerging challenges.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Driving the news: The Parker administration scrapped property revaluations this year due to the high number of property appeals filed following assessments last year, per chief assessment officer James Aros Jr.'s prepared comments for last week's legislative hearing.—
Mike D'Onofrio,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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Buffett established the nonprofit charity in 1995.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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At the end of that year, the City Council established a Task Force on Reparations to advise the mayor’s office on social justice policy.—
Michael Snyder,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Both courses provide unique challenges and scenic experiences, but the East Course is considered the Resort Course, inaugurated in 1994; the greens are scenic, and the average playtime is around 4 1/2 hours.—
Shea Peters,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Dec. 2024
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Overseas, the overthrow of the shah in the Iranian Revolution and rise of Ayatollah Khomeini tortured Carter with 52 Americans held hostage for exactly 444 days, until Iran released the captives moments after Carter’s successor Ronald Reagan was inaugurated.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Dec. 2024
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The London institution—which recently turned 30, and is located in a much-Instagrammed spartan Smithfield Market dining room—pioneered the nose-to-tail movement, has a pudding list as long as your forearm, and counts fans ranging from the late Anthony Bourdain to the Young British Artists.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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Board track racing was the beginning of that culture and in terms of motorsport, think of board track racing as the missing link to the original Roman chariot races which pioneered wheeled sport.—
Mike Hanlon,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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Her straight-leg jeans are a relaxed silhouette—not baggy, but not quite fitted—and her trench coat is kept open and unbelted.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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Currently on sale for just $53, this flattering top features a more fitted look that can be styled buttoned to the top or left open as a lightweight in-flight layer.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Initiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiated. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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