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
Bringing decades of experience in strategic growth, M&A, brand scaling, and broader market expansion, Harrington has worked closely with the company's leadership on acquisition strategy, institutional positioning, and the advancement of key growth initiatives.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 June 2026
As part of that, Malhotra oversees Snap’s international growth initiatives across North America, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 June 2026
The move will also enhance Central Moloney's ability to recruit top talent, support future growth initiatives and host customers and businesses visiting Arkansas, according to a company news release.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
His campaign website discusses public safety, economic development and agriculture initiatives.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 June 2026
As part of that, Malhotra oversees Snap’s international growth initiatives across North America, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 June 2026
The move will also enhance Central Moloney's ability to recruit top talent, support future growth initiatives and host customers and businesses visiting Arkansas, according to a company news release.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
His campaign website discusses public safety, economic development and agriculture initiatives.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiative
Noun
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Romano’s ambition here isn’t new, said Thomas Mallon in The New Yorker.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
3 June 2026
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If your abiding artistic interest lies in the place where ambition collides with basicness, Murray Hill really must be the most compelling neighborhood in Manhattan.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The agreement comes after the Israeli government threatened to escalate its actions in Lebanon — a move that threatens to derail the US-Iran talks.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Shares are simply due for a breather, as the data center buildout progresses and earnings have a chance to catch up with the price action.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The idea that enterprise companies across the globe would risk their data by attempting to stand up their own cybersecurity solutions by leveraging an AI model is, indeed, proving fanciful.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Like those two businesses, pizzas reign supreme, but the current enterprise has a far wider roster of dishes.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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“Initiative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiative. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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