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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3
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
Rumors are swirling in Kansas political circles that Republican leaders are considering initiating a special session like the one that just concluded in Missouri and produced a new map that splinters Kansas City into three congressional districts.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
One core mechanic the game intends for players to use is a hot swap between two swords that’s initiated by using a separate quick strike.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Libra is, after all, the sign of the scales — a Cardinal energy that initiates connection while making the conscious effort to surround itself with beauty.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Nelly initiated the return of Apple Bottoms last year and is steadily rebuilding its presence as a top streetwear brand for curvy women.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
One core mechanic the game intends for players to use is a hot swap between two swords that’s initiated by using a separate quick strike.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Libra is, after all, the sign of the scales — a Cardinal energy that initiates connection while making the conscious effort to surround itself with beauty.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Nelly initiated the return of Apple Bottoms last year and is steadily rebuilding its presence as a top streetwear brand for curvy women.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiate
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Baby Boomers experienced more traditional career models, while Gen Z is still in the early stage of establishing financial security and could feel limited in taking such breaks.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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With the goal of being a resource for both emerging and established creative talent, the 2,000 square-foot space will soon introduce educational initiatives and mentorship opportunities led by filmmakers hoping to inspire the next generation of storytellers.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2025
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The training introduces the concepts used in stream team monitoring such as hydrology, natural and human impact on streams and monitoring methods.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Punk introduced himself as AJ Lee’s husband.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bhutan Known for its Gross National Happiness concept and unspoiled natural beauty, in 2022 the country inaugurated the 250-mile Trans-Bhutan Trail, which is open to both day hikers and serious trekkers.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The firm has been trialing its electric vehicles in various cities over the last couple of years, and inaugurated an assembly and testing plant in Hayward, California, to produce 10,000 vans annually that Zoox itself will own and operate.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Sep. 2025
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So too has Turning Point USA, with executive director Andrew Kolvet telling the Washington Examiner that the organization Kirk launched in 2012 was not drawing any preliminary conclusions or getting ahead of law enforcement.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The glasses, reportedly developed under the codename Hypernova, will launch under the Ray-Ban brand.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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Soundgarden was chosen as part of this year’s class, but the drummer has already been inducted.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In 2011, he was inducted into the Mississippi State University Ring of Honor.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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As the respiratory virus season arrives, some still worry that so many statements and counter-statements about vaccines will ultimately create a chilling effect.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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These confrontations positioned Kirk as accessible and confident in his polarizing beliefs and created a sense of intellectual challenge that appealed to competitive young students.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters and impact glass, and seal outside wall openings.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Fluoridation was pioneered in Grand Rapids, but other Michigan communities are either dropping it or debating it.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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One promising approach is being pioneered by the RISE Collaborative model.—
Nina A. Kohn,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Initiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiate. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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