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as in founded
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
no one knows who initiated written language
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as in introduced
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 inducted
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 initiated
Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
The filing was part of a lawsuit that the National Religious Broadcasters, an international association of evangelical Christian communicators, and other plaintiffs initiated in 2024.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Who should have initiated introductions?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Orland Park officials are promoting a hub for social services and mental healthcare now available for residents as part of a partnership initiated in October.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The dispute underscores the high stakes of the lawsuit, which the DOJ initiated in 2020.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
Emergency response procedures were initiated and local emergency responders were notified and responded to the site.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Baseball has long been America's favorite pastime, but at Rate Field, some people were just getting initiated with the ballpark experience on Wednesday.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Now, the network has initiated an investigation into the matter.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Stewart instead cast the State Police investigation of her administration and an internal investigation by a law firm — each initiated by her Democratic successor, Bobby Sanchez — as badges of honor, evidence that she is seen by Democrats as the strongest candidate.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
The filing was part of a lawsuit that the National Religious Broadcasters, an international association of evangelical Christian communicators, and other plaintiffs initiated in 2024.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Who should have initiated introductions?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Orland Park officials are promoting a hub for social services and mental healthcare now available for residents as part of a partnership initiated in October.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The dispute underscores the high stakes of the lawsuit, which the DOJ initiated in 2020.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
Emergency response procedures were initiated and local emergency responders were notified and responded to the site.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Baseball has long been America's favorite pastime, but at Rate Field, some people were just getting initiated with the ballpark experience on Wednesday.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Now, the network has initiated an investigation into the matter.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiated
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Marketecture was founded in 2022 and is based in New York.—
William Earl,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The story of the site, which was subsequently bought by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp in 2005, is told in MySpace, a documentary directed by Tommy Avallone and produced by Gunpowder & Sky, the company founded by former MTV boss Van Toffler.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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When Fudd was introduced, Wings general manager Curt Miller said the club didn’t hesitate on a decision that added to an already elite backcourt with Bueckers and four-time All-Star Arike Ogunbowale.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a member of the Rock Hall of Fame’s Board of Governors, Spector effectively blocked the Ronettes’ nomination for years, although the group was finally inducted — and introduced by Richards — in 2007, after Spector had been arrested and convicted of the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Now the coach at Old Dominion, the 51-year-old Milton-Jones was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sterling was inducted last year, joining Shannon, a 2011 enshrinee.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said before tipoff Sunday that the team was prepared to play with or without Wembanyama, who was listed as questionable going into the game.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Aside from the last of our four groupings, few countries appear prepared for a prolonged economic crisis.—
Judd Devermont,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Canadian Radio-television Commission was established in 1968 as a federal agency to oversee broadcasting in Canada and in 1976 had its powers expanded to include telecommunications (and the name changed accordingly to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission [CRTC]).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI, now valued at nearly $1 trillion following the success of ChatGPT, was established in 2015 as a charity dedicated to benefiting humanity.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated the first 63-kilometer stretch of the Development Road in 2025.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Parisian boutique was inaugurated by Grace Kelly, Princess Grace of Monaco, a long time friend of the brand.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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To keep the outfit balanced, try a fitted top, a cropped jacket, and minimalist accessories.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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The same silver metallic fabric covered the fitted bodice, straight front panel and rounded hip panels.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The material engineers who pioneered the smart fabric hope to expand the project to 50 cribs, and gain approval in the next two years to market the new sensor system to consumers and other medical facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and veterans’ health organizations, Jayaraman said.—
Roni Robbins,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But in 2012, Starbucks pioneered the concept among chains, adding it to its menu for people who don’t drink coffee or tea.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Initiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiated. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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