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initiated

[ih-nish-ee-ey-tid] / ɪˈnɪʃ iˌeɪ tɪd /


ADJECTIVE
begun
Synonyms


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Last year, Domino’s initiated its first rebrand in more than a decade, revamping some of its pizza boxes and introducing a new jingle.

From The Wall Street Journal

Andrew was stripped of his prince title in October 2025 after King Charles initiated a formal process to do so.

From BBC

Notably, at this small size, this was unlikely to have been a purchase initiated by Buffett.

From Barron's

Each team will begin games with two challenges, initiated by a pitcher, hitter or catcher tapping their head within seconds of the call — no dugout consultation allowed.

From Los Angeles Times

Several other Section 232 investigations—on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, commercial aircraft and more—were initiated in 2025, setting the stage for more tariffs in the weeks ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal