INITIATED Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

initiated 1 of 2

adjective

as in taught

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verb

past tense of initiate

as in founded

to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of no one knows who initiated written language

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as in introduced

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 inducted

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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SpaceX initiated a bond offering this week as the latest example, following Alphabet, which has raised capital through global debt markets multiple times. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Therefore, egg freezing should ideally be initiated in your 20s or early 30s when both egg quality and quantity are at their peak – not at 36 like AOC. — Dr. Jaime Knopman, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 That same year, Mission changed its name to Session as part of a trademark lawsuit initiated by Gruma Corp. — Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 People incarcerated at the Attica Correctional Facility in New York initiated an uprising by taking control of the prison, demanding better living conditions and rights. — USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 The indictment followed a federal investigation initiated after Loretto came under fire for improperly doling out COVID-19 vaccinations soon after the shots became available. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Proposition 43 would amend the state constitution to require two-thirds of voters to approve local special taxes initiated by citizens, raising the threshold from a simple majority. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Police had earlier initiated a welfare check for the man the day before and had unsuccessfully searched for him until area residents found the remains in the pasture. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Negotiations between the clubs were finalised late on Wednesday night after the Serie A outfit had initiated fresh talks earlier in the day. — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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Thirty-five percent of employees believe they would be expected to reskill on their own if their roles were disrupted, and only 31% believe their organization is very prepared to respond to talent disruption.

— Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Experts have cautioned that Iran’s repressive regime is unlikely to be swayed by the suffering of ordinary citizens and is prepared to wait out economic hardship longer than Americans can endure high gas prices.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

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That change was introduced to help give club staff working across transfer departments a more normal working pattern.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Selective repression had already been introduced before 2022 with the imprisonment of a number of governors, ministers, and high-ranking civil servants on charges of corruption and abuse of power.

— Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of introduced

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Charles Charles Woodson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Twenty One Pilots first led a tribute performance of the stadium stomper when Jack and Meg White were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last November.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of inducted

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The organization works to champion aspiring and established storytellers by providing events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation and encouraging community partnerships.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Nor have the researchers yet established the process’s industrial environmental or economic balance.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of established

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But our frustrations and inconvenience pale in comparison to the sadness of those who knew the deceased or to the trauma the drivers involved experienced.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Inside, rows of in-house brand American Hat Company (manufactured in Bowie) line the walls, and customers queue up for sessions with its team of experienced shapers.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

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