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as in to present
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
a friend introduced him to the woman who later became his wife
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as in to raise
to present or bring forward for discussion
after about 20 minutes the moderator introduced a new topic for the debate
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as in to establish
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 to educate
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
introduced everyone to the company's new phone system
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as in to insert
to put among or between others
introduce a new variable to the equation
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Recent Examples of introduce
The president was introduced by Attorney General Pam Bondi, and FBI Director Kash Patel was also in attendance.
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025
This introduces a new layer of compliance, requiring businesses to balance efficiency with fairness in hiring decisions.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
While Zero Day is a six-part thriller show, the series does introduce a cybersecurity term not widely known outside tech circles.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Members of the Legislative Jewish Caucus and Bay Area Democrats introduced a bill last month that would require the state Board of Education to adopt standards for ethnic studies by January 2028.
—Molly Gibbs and Grant Stringer Bay Area News Group (tns), arkansasonline.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025
This introduces a new layer of compliance, requiring businesses to balance efficiency with fairness in hiring decisions.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
While Zero Day is a six-part thriller show, the series does introduce a cybersecurity term not widely known outside tech circles.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Members of the Legislative Jewish Caucus and Bay Area Democrats introduced a bill last month that would require the state Board of Education to adopt standards for ethnic studies by January 2028.
—Molly Gibbs and Grant Stringer Bay Area News Group (tns), arkansasonline.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduce
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In addition to keynotes and master classes with Italian and international talent, first-looks of new series will be presented by attending cast and creatives.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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The first, presented to her by Mark Phillips, consisted of a central sapphire flanked by diamonds of equal size.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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The media shake-up celebrated by Trump has raised concerns among some in the industry who fear that access to reporting the truth will become increasingly difficult as credentials are revoked and outlets too favorable of the president may not provide full coverage.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Von der Leyen has proposed that the EU's executive branch, the European Commission, raise up to $161 billion on financial markets that would be loaned to member countries buy new military equipment for themselves, or to send to Ukraine.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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This synergy between a platform and its applications generated powerful network effects and established a high barrier to entry for competitors.—
Yi Shi,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Recognizing the need for specialized services, Wells established a bureau dedicated to assisting women in need, as well as a missing persons department for women and children.—
Peter Zablocki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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This measures how much schools actually spend on educating each student.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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But they have been educated on the risks of clearing land by burning, of overcultivating, and of smoking in a highly flammable field.—
Sara Miller Llana,
The Christian Science Monitor,
6 Mar. 2025
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The coach inserts Ryan Davis, Alex Mangold, Eli Allen and Alex Sessoms.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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Quinten Post, inserted into the starting lineup for Butler, hit a pair of 3s and got to work on the glass on both ends of the court.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Everyone who stepped off the elevator was greeted by dozens of gawking, disappointed onlookers hoping to get the first glimpse of the woman of the hour.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
8 Mar. 2025
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Upon entering the beautiful little hôtel particulier, guests were greeted by a striking cherry-red carpet covering the charming cobblestone, welcoming fashion’s elite into a series of rooms showcasing the brand’s new collection.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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During a February 2020 exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Blige, 54, discussed Ayers’ impact on one of her favorite songs throughout her decades-long career.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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In a recent interview with The Art Newspaper, Cave discussed his fondness for the figures, and his ‘The Devil — A Life’ series, which is currently on display at Museum Voorlinden in Wassenaar, Netherlands.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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When the vaccine is initiated at ages 9 to 14, usually two doses are required.—
Lisa Doggett,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
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The recall was initiated by the sauce maker, Spicin Foods Inc., after customers complained about bottles foaming upon opening, raising concerns about potential microbial contamination.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Introduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduce. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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