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
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
However, umpires ruled that because the contact was initiated out of play, no interference had occurred.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
For example, a deal that came through a warm referral from a board member is far more likely to close than one initiated by cold outreach.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The community experienced a brief resurgence in the 1970s, initiated by the back-to-the-land movement.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
After deputies spotted the vehicle using license plate readers, police initiated a pursuit that ultimately ended when the car being driven by Moriarty was stopped at Randall Road and Fabyan Parkway on the border of Geneva and Batavia.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
About 2o seconds later, on the same shift, the Avs won puck possession and initiated a breakout through the neutral zone.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
This internal recall was initiated as a precautionary measure out of an abundance of caution.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Jonathan Miner, who initiated the project, said that this protein is a promising target for other conditions like COVID-19 or Alzheimer’s, which similarly lead to excess immune proteins of the same type.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
The recall, which was initiated on March 17, pertains to Red Shell Teriyaki Sauce.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
However, umpires ruled that because the contact was initiated out of play, no interference had occurred.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
For example, a deal that came through a warm referral from a board member is far more likely to close than one initiated by cold outreach.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The community experienced a brief resurgence in the 1970s, initiated by the back-to-the-land movement.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
After deputies spotted the vehicle using license plate readers, police initiated a pursuit that ultimately ended when the car being driven by Moriarty was stopped at Randall Road and Fabyan Parkway on the border of Geneva and Batavia.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
About 2o seconds later, on the same shift, the Avs won puck possession and initiated a breakout through the neutral zone.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
This internal recall was initiated as a precautionary measure out of an abundance of caution.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Jonathan Miner, who initiated the project, said that this protein is a promising target for other conditions like COVID-19 or Alzheimer’s, which similarly lead to excess immune proteins of the same type.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiated
Verb
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Printemps Group was founded in 1865 and operates 20 department stores in France.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Motivated by these stories, Riley founded the Transition Academy.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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This week, the University of Central Florida introduced Scott Frost as its new football coach.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
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He has been introduced as its new athletic director and, technically, Jeremiah Donati is not an employee of the University of South Carolina.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
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Ozzy’s father, Steve, was a great player at Boston College, inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 2001 and a fourth-round pick playing five NFL seasons.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Natural Disasters, Lex Luger, and Michelle McCool will also be inducted.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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According to the 2024 Exit Readiness Report by The Big Exit the issue is that business owners aren’t prepared for a sale.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For example, maybe one of you is prepared to drive the group home if the situation gets dicey, maybe one of you has first-aid training, or maybe one of you is hyper-observant and prepared to monitor your surroundings to keep tabs on the vibe.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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It was also established as a style of comedy during the 1920s and 1930s.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Send Out Invitations Plans should be clearly established well ahead of time.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Executive Order also called for the report to identify how many people from said countries had entered the United States since Biden was inaugurated as President.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
15 Mar. 2025
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Jimmy Carter took the reins at the end of the cycle Roosevelt had inaugurated and found himself up against a revitalized conservative movement, led by Ronald Reagan, which was promising its own reconstruction.—
Justin Peck / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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En Vogue pioneered girl groups and revolutionized R&B in the 1990s after launching in 1989 in the Bay Area, Buzzfeed recounted last year.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Research computing roles pioneered remote work arrangements, with many positions now fully remote or offering flexible scheduling.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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 25 Apr. 2025.
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