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as in presented
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 raised
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 founded
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 initiated
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 inserted
to put among or between others
introduce a new variable to the equation
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Recent Examples of introduced
Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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
The airline first introduced nonstop service between CVG and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in 2023, according to a press release.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
But in recent years — particularly over the seven years since the Academy introduced its members-only streaming service, the Academy Screening Room, through which members can watch films at home — attendance at all of these screenings has markedly declined.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Adler’s version, as elegant and lyrical as Fisher’s, enumerates ways to use every last scrap, bone, and core—and introduced her as a writer who made art out of the marginal.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The 20-year sentence was the longest handed out under the national security law introduced in 2020, surpassing the 10-year term given to activist Benny Tai, a former law professor who was convicted of conspiring to subvert state power, in November 2024.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT’s Go tier in January.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Among them, Sol de Janeiro has introduced a trio of Jelly Perfume Balms, marking the perpetually viral brand’s first solid fragrance format.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 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
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
The airline first introduced nonstop service between CVG and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in 2023, according to a press release.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
But in recent years — particularly over the seven years since the Academy introduced its members-only streaming service, the Academy Screening Room, through which members can watch films at home — attendance at all of these screenings has markedly declined.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Adler’s version, as elegant and lyrical as Fisher’s, enumerates ways to use every last scrap, bone, and core—and introduced her as a writer who made art out of the marginal.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The 20-year sentence was the longest handed out under the national security law introduced in 2020, surpassing the 10-year term given to activist Benny Tai, a former law professor who was convicted of conspiring to subvert state power, in November 2024.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT’s Go tier in January.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Among them, Sol de Janeiro has introduced a trio of Jelly Perfume Balms, marking the perpetually viral brand’s first solid fragrance format.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduced
Adjective
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Groceries average about $300 per month, and while imported foods come at a premium, the ability to pick up Mediterranean staples adds an unexpected layer of excitement to island life.—
Dana Sauchelli,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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This marks a dramatic turnaround from earlier years when imported titles commanded roughly double the audience of domestic productions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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The weapons have attracted plenty of interest from foreign clients, and Skyfall recently presented it at arms fairs in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the data often is presented in a way that's not useful for patients, sometimes buried in spreadsheets and requiring a deep knowledge of billing codes.—
Darius Tahir,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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With greater tempo and intensity from Liverpool after the interval, the decibel levels were raised inside Anfield and the players fed off that energy, knocking City off their stride.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Last time was Super Bowl LVI following the 2021 season, when the Rams raised the Lombardi Trophy in their home stadium after a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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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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Rios’ attorneys contend that the case had gone cold when Guevara, who at the time was a gang crimes specialist, not a homicide detective, inserted himself into the investigation by claiming two confidential informants had fingered Rios as the gunman.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Rivers inserted 6-foot-10 center Jericho Sims into the starting lineup, creating a double-big pairing alongside 6-foot-11 center Myles Turner.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Feb. 2026
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Reliable Aftercare Long-term follow-up care is essential for monitoring the progression and growth of transplanted hair.—
Karen “KH” Koehler
February 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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The hair transplant shedding phase, also known as shock loss, is a normal and temporary part of the healing procedure where transplanted hairs fall out as follicles reset for new growth.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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Prepare to be greeted by freezing temperatures and piles of grimy snow and slush crowding the sidewalks.—
Hilary Milnes,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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They were greeted with a red carpet, an honor guard and a delegation of officials.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Introduced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduced. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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