as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the sentry showed remarkable initiative and uncommon bravery in foiling the terrorist attack
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Recent Examples of initiative
One of the major obstacles to such initiatives is residents filing lawsuits to block affordable housing and homeless shelter efforts.
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Leah Goodridge, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
Gates, who has long been vocal about the threats of outbreaks of disease, is a major player in global health policies and initiatives.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Effective communication ensures that security is a board-level priority and is crucial for securing the necessary resources for cybersecurity initiatives.
—Dara Warn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This initiative reflects Dixon’s dedication to fostering personal growth and uplifting his community.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Leah Goodridge, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
Gates, who has long been vocal about the threats of outbreaks of disease, is a major player in global health policies and initiatives.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Effective communication ensures that security is a board-level priority and is crucial for securing the necessary resources for cybersecurity initiatives.
—Dara Warn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This initiative reflects Dixon’s dedication to fostering personal growth and uplifting his community.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiative
Noun
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The Defense Ministry statement didn't mention Trump's ambitions.—
Bradford Betz,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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The findings suggest that while financial stability is attractive, other factors—like ambition and creativity—are just as, if not more, desirable.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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From implementing innovative clean energy solutions to setting ambitious emission reduction goals, countries worldwide are pressing forward, proving global climate action is unstoppable when the world unites.—
Thais Lopez Vogel,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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Baltimore’s crisis demands urgent action and a willingness to explore innovative approaches.—
Pradeep Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, entrepreneurs willing to invest $800,000 in a US enterprise that creates at least 10 jobs can apply for the EB-5 visa.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Iran has hidden elements of its nuclear development program under the guise of commercial enterprises, and it has been suspected of using its space program to develop technologies that could be applied to its nuclear weapons program.—
Caitlin McFall,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Initiative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiative. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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