as in founded
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
Elizabeth Cady Stanton is generally credited with instituting the women's-rights movement in 1848
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Recent Examples of instituted
Last November, United States Figure Skating instituted a controversial trans-athlete ban.
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Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles instituted the new policy effective Friday, ending practices that allowed drivers the option of taking exams in multiple languages.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
There has been a 15% drop in the number of bets placed since Illinois instituted the tax of 25 to 50 cents per bet in the fall, state records show — but an increase in the amount of money bet, as players make fewer but bigger wagers.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Seeking to avoid another blunder, board members formalized the succession planning, establishing a committee led by Gorman, who instituted a more rigorous evaluation.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The move comes amid a pullback in demand from consumers after PepsiCo instituted a series of price hikes.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
That is just one more than in 2002, the season before the league instituted the Rooney Rule, which requires teams to hold an in-person interview with at least two external head-coaching candidates who are minorities and/or women.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
In 2018, Hamid and Fushman instituted a new scout fund precisely to solve this problem, hastening the decision process at Kleiner from weeks to days in one fell swoop.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
New rules instituted last July enable universities to share millions in revenue with their athletes.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles instituted the new policy effective Friday, ending practices that allowed drivers the option of taking exams in multiple languages.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
There has been a 15% drop in the number of bets placed since Illinois instituted the tax of 25 to 50 cents per bet in the fall, state records show — but an increase in the amount of money bet, as players make fewer but bigger wagers.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Seeking to avoid another blunder, board members formalized the succession planning, establishing a committee led by Gorman, who instituted a more rigorous evaluation.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The move comes amid a pullback in demand from consumers after PepsiCo instituted a series of price hikes.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
That is just one more than in 2002, the season before the league instituted the Rooney Rule, which requires teams to hold an in-person interview with at least two external head-coaching candidates who are minorities and/or women.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
In 2018, Hamid and Fushman instituted a new scout fund precisely to solve this problem, hastening the decision process at Kleiner from weeks to days in one fell swoop.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
New rules instituted last July enable universities to share millions in revenue with their athletes.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instituted
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Woodson earned degrees from Berea College (Kentucky) and the University of Chicago before earning a doctorate from Harvard in 1912, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, an organization Woodson founded in 1915.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile the National Citizen Party (NCP), a political party founded by students following the uprising, has struggled to meaningfully muscle its way into Bangladesh’s fractious and often violent political scene.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Although, an official shade of blue has not been established for the flag.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cannon established Coppermark and almost immediately reached out to Stephanie Lee, a roofing contractor and independent adjuster with extensive experience in hail, wind, and tornado damage.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The case traces back to April 2025, when the Justice Department initiated compliance reviews of Harvard’s undergraduate, law, and medical school admissions programs.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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The concept was also explored with the Airborne Laser project, initiated in 1996 and tested in 2007, when a laser with one megawatt of power was mounted on a Boeing 747.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Often called the birthplace of American ranching, the property pioneered the Santa Gertrudis, the first beef breed developed in the United States.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Arlington has already pioneered public rideshare through a $22 million contract with Via, and previously announced plans for flying taxis that use electronic vertical take-off and landing, though those have not received Federal Aviation Administration approval yet.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Electronic shelf labels are being introduced in some Milwaukee-area grocery stores like Walmart and Metro Market.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Carryover funding from previous fiscal years is allowing services to continue to be introduced on a staggered schedule.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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In 2020, the WEF launched a Reskilling Revolution, a global initiative to help people gain education, skills, and job opportunities in anticipation of the changing world of work.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ford has launched a nationwide search to identify the final three recipients.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Romero created trouble for himself by trying to turn on the ball with his backheel just outside the penalty area while under pressure from Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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See our gallery created by Courier Journal photographers Michael Clevenger and Scott Utterback.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Instituted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instituted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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