1
as in presents
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
a friend introduced him to the woman who later became his wife
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2
as in raises
to present or bring forward for discussion
after about 20 minutes the moderator introduced a new topic for the debate
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3
as in establishes
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
Luther Burbank introduced the idea of plant breeding, developing over 800 new varieties of fruits, vegetables, grains, and grasses
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as in familiarizes
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
introduced everyone to the company's new phone system
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5
as in inserts
to put among or between others
introduce a new variable to the equation
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Recent Examples of introduces
The Source The Canadian Rockies source delivers crisp, natural spring water untouched by unnecessary treatment, while the bottle design introduces a modern convenience that elevates the experience far beyond hydration.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Within this context, Harold, in desperate need of a friend, falls under the sway of Casey, a colleague who introduces him to the weight-lifting lifestyle and, eventually, a reactionary mindset.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
At home, Julia introduces Davina to the attributes of chasteberry, a natural ingredient that lesses desire and inhibits below-the-belt bloodflow.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
This fall, writer-director Bill Condon introduces a sultry new version of the embodiment of death in his take on Kander and Ebb's 1993 musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, itself based on a 1976 novel by Manuel Puig.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
This shift in transaction type introduces additional regulatory and technical complexity, especially under the rules of Visa, Mastercard and other payment schemes.
—Andrew Riabchuk, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The film introduces several new characters and storylines to audiences — including the cast's newest addition, Gus Sambrook, as played by Alessandro Nivola — and shows a day at the races at the iconic Royal Ascot.
—Mekishana Pierre September 11, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This 2023 sci-fi slasher introduces us to Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) and her mom, Pam (Julie Bowen).
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The first episode also introduces us to the Toledo Truth Teller’s new editor-in-chief, Ned Sampson, played by Domhnall Gleeson.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Within this context, Harold, in desperate need of a friend, falls under the sway of Casey, a colleague who introduces him to the weight-lifting lifestyle and, eventually, a reactionary mindset.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
At home, Julia introduces Davina to the attributes of chasteberry, a natural ingredient that lesses desire and inhibits below-the-belt bloodflow.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
This fall, writer-director Bill Condon introduces a sultry new version of the embodiment of death in his take on Kander and Ebb's 1993 musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, itself based on a 1976 novel by Manuel Puig.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
This shift in transaction type introduces additional regulatory and technical complexity, especially under the rules of Visa, Mastercard and other payment schemes.
—Andrew Riabchuk, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The film introduces several new characters and storylines to audiences — including the cast's newest addition, Gus Sambrook, as played by Alessandro Nivola — and shows a day at the races at the iconic Royal Ascot.
—Mekishana Pierre September 11, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This 2023 sci-fi slasher introduces us to Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) and her mom, Pam (Julie Bowen).
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The first episode also introduces us to the Toledo Truth Teller’s new editor-in-chief, Ned Sampson, played by Domhnall Gleeson.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduces
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An opportunity for career advancement presents itself as the sun and Mercury align.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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That presents mismatches for Patriots defensive tackles Milton Williams and Christian Barmore, who should control the line of scrimmage.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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For Little, this raises even more questions.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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In July, a geologist warned that an ongoing cluster of smaller earthquakes near the Nicobar Islands could signal a volcanic eruption in the Andaman Sea, which raises fears of another tsunami.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the last 10 years, cybersecurity defenses have been bolstered through CISA 2015, a law passed by Congress and signed by former President Barack Obama that establishes a framework for information sharing around threats, vulnerabilities and attacks.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bill 2331/22, as drafted by congressional representative Jandira Feghali, establishes that streaming services will have to pay a 6% Condecine tax on their gross revenues in Brazil.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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This week's batch of songs includes classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, paired with visuals that help kids learn more about team work and familiarizes bedtime routines.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
12 Sep. 2025
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A little before that, McElwee inserts an extremely candid interview in which Adrian, who has just gotten out of another rehab program in Colorado, discusses his addiction problems with honesty and intelligence.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli greets supporters in a hotel ballroom at his watch party on November 2, 2021, in Bridgewater, New Jersey.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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His wife greets customers from behind the register, alongside a large spread of exotic fruits of various shapes and sizes, including durian, lychee and mangosteen, along with tropical plants.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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This article discusses memory and chip and system design talks at the 2025 AI Infra Summit in Santa Clara, CA by Kove, Pliops and Cadence.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This article discusses the first four episodes of Prime Video’s The Girlfriend.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2025
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The school district, which educates about 23,000 students, is working toward making CPR a skill that every student learns at least once a year starting in fifth grade, said Superintendent Joe Harrington.—
Ciara McCarthy
September 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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