1
as in establishing
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 introducing
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 inaugurating
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 initiating
Leaders in business, including Amazon and Google, have found that initiating multiple timely experimental business changes leads to making non-linear steps forward, and failures are seen only as learning experiences.
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Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
On Tuesday, during an extradition hearing at the Blair County Courthouse in Pennsylvania, Mangione was denied bail and chose to fight extradition back to New York, initiating a potentially lengthy process.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Guerra invites readers — particularly women — to explore their core beliefs and wounds, initiating a profound healing journey.
—Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The maximum group size is eight people and the tour route (starting in Deer Valley or Snowbird) is chosen by the initiating reservation.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
In this particular instance, the regulator is accused of exceeding its regulatory obligations by initiating enforcement actions against digital asset exchanges.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In addition to its essential role in initiating movement and controlling voluntary motor behavior, studies have implicated M1 in the modulation of pain perception.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
Team Roc sprang into action, initiating a series of actions that brought change to the conditions at the facility.
—Jelani Cobb, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Protesters denied initiating the violence.
—Esha Mitra, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
On Tuesday, during an extradition hearing at the Blair County Courthouse in Pennsylvania, Mangione was denied bail and chose to fight extradition back to New York, initiating a potentially lengthy process.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Guerra invites readers — particularly women — to explore their core beliefs and wounds, initiating a profound healing journey.
—Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The maximum group size is eight people and the tour route (starting in Deer Valley or Snowbird) is chosen by the initiating reservation.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
In this particular instance, the regulator is accused of exceeding its regulatory obligations by initiating enforcement actions against digital asset exchanges.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In addition to its essential role in initiating movement and controlling voluntary motor behavior, studies have implicated M1 in the modulation of pain perception.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
Team Roc sprang into action, initiating a series of actions that brought change to the conditions at the facility.
—Jelani Cobb, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Protesters denied initiating the violence.
—Esha Mitra, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiating
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Over the last year, the girls have made had waves with musically versatile releases and powerful choreographies, establishing themselves as a formidable force.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company experimented with e-commerce far before the competition, establishing itself as one of the first online sellers of perishable items.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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All Fresh Seafood was one of the first direct to consumer suppliers who took on the challenge of introducing fresh seafood to all Americans.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Worldly Whites and Alternative Sparklers While Sauvignon Blanc remains very popular, there’s a rising interest in introducing guests to a wider variety of aromatic white wines from around the world.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Neil Shen, the founding partner of HongShan – formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, topped an annual list of China’s best venture capital investors released on Tuesday by Forbes China, the licensed Chinese-language edition of Forbes magazine.Russell Flannery, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since founding The Frankie Shop in 2014, Gaëlle Drevet has sought to make elevated versions of everyday pieces.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The movement components feature a variety of finishes, including circular graining, sandblasting, and black rhodium coating, creating a visually striking contrast with the white case.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ironically, the clean-energy movement is creating a way for businesses to get off the energy inflation train.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Google is also launching Project Mariner, an experimental new Chrome extension that can quite literally use your web browser for you.David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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With strategic investments, Maryland could become a leader not just in nuclear technology, setting the example for safe, scalable nuclear energy, but also in pioneering hydrogen applications that work in synergy with renewables.Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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This pioneering system has already been endorsed as an exceptional research and development innovation by the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Initiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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