as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the sentry showed remarkable initiative and uncommon bravery in foiling the terrorist attack
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Recent Examples of initiative
Research also shows that companies undertake climate initiatives not just because of federal policy.
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Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
As the Trump administration's cost-cutting initiative, DOGE has slashed tens of thousands of federal jobs in the name of reducing fraud, waste and abuse.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
Most importantly, students must curate unique, interdisciplinary, and impactful profiles through community engagement, independent initiatives, and creative hooks that anchor their profiles.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The blowback to Target’s DEI moves represents a significant challenge to its business and highlights the risks of companies abruptly moving away from diversity initiatives that still enjoy support on the left.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
As the Trump administration's cost-cutting initiative, DOGE has slashed tens of thousands of federal jobs in the name of reducing fraud, waste and abuse.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
Most importantly, students must curate unique, interdisciplinary, and impactful profiles through community engagement, independent initiatives, and creative hooks that anchor their profiles.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The blowback to Target’s DEI moves represents a significant challenge to its business and highlights the risks of companies abruptly moving away from diversity initiatives that still enjoy support on the left.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiative
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Dot Dot Dot, being the first target for Dogma’s acquisition ambition, aims to bring excitement to trend forecasting and consumer insights.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Lawrence leans in and listens as the other commanders disparage him and his ambitions for a reformed Gilead.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Cavaliers played Herro aggressively, denying him the ball and working to keep him out of the Heat’s offensive actions.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Tips for finding shelter during a tornado According to the NWS, rapid action is key to staying safe during a tornado.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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For enterprises implementing large-scale AI initiatives, Google's hardware advancements translate to quantifiable benefits across three dimensions: Economic Efficiency.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Sacramento Bee 916-321-1692 Stephen Hobbs is an enterprise reporter for The Sacramento Bee.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Initiative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiative. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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