1
as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
no one knows who initiated written language
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2
as in to introduce
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 to inaugurate
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 initiate
With the goal of providing even more supportive services, the Hispanic Health Council has initiated conversation with key education leaders to address the gaps in Connecticut education systems.
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Ken Barela, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2025
The recall was initiated Tuesday, according to Tony's, the products were distributed nationwide, and sold at retail stores as well as online at www.tonyschocolonely.com.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
The recall, initiated on March 17, 2025, remains ongoing.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
The recall, which was voluntarily initiated by Great Lakes Cheese, was initiated on Feb. 15, and has yet to be given a termination date.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Ken Barela, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2025
The recall was initiated Tuesday, according to Tony's, the products were distributed nationwide, and sold at retail stores as well as online at www.tonyschocolonely.com.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
The recall, initiated on March 17, 2025, remains ongoing.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
The recall, which was voluntarily initiated by Great Lakes Cheese, was initiated on Feb. 15, and has yet to be given a termination date.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiate
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Regional hubs have been established in North America, China, France, Sweden, and Spain to cover the specific requirements and automotive regulations of the respective countries.—
Jeanette Rohr,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Metcalf's family has also established a fundraiser for their expenses, which has raised nearly $250,000 on GoFundMe since April 2.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Rolex introduced a new collection, the Land-Dweller, and Piaget introduced a new ladies’ collection, the Sixtie.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Pettersen introduced the measure before giving birth in January.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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He was elected for a fourth term in 1944, but died only three months after he was inaugurated.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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To give a sense of the ramifications, by February 19 — just a month after Trump was inaugurated and announced a suspension of USAID funding — more than 320 health facilities had shuttered.—
Khwaga Ghani,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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Louis Vuitton was among the first to recognize how crucial a deep emotional connection is to a brand; the company launched its Travel Book collection in 2013.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Originally launched as a limited-edition Studio Juice with only 100 units, its instant popularity secured its place in the permanent collection.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2025
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They were inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame, and in 2010, the city of Jackson renamed a stretch of road in their honor: Jackson Southernaires Drive.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2025
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The crisis has created a surge in patriotism among Canadians, with many in the country feeling that Carney is the best person to lead the country at the moment.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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The project is also intended to contribute to maintaining existing forests and creating new ones.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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For the show, the Symphony of Flowers, the operator would install at Huntington Central Park more than 100,000 luminous flowers totaling 500,000 LED lights that are choreographed to accompany classical music played over speakers.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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The modernization will bring the space up to current regulatory standards, upgrade technical infrastructure, and install an advanced climate control system, ensuring accessibility and state-of-the-art technology.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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While compelling products and retailers pioneering frictionless customer experiences usually drive customer behavioral changes, these changes take time to materialize and are high-risk bets.—
Vinod Sivagnanam,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Using grand feu enamel to simulate drips of nail polish has to be a first in high watchmaking, and who but a high-fashion brand to pioneer the art form?—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Initiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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