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initiated

[ih-nish-ee-ey-tid] / ɪˈnɪʃ iˌeɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
introduced into
Synonyms
STRONGEST
proposed
STRONG
admitted entered inserted instituted originated sponsored
WEAK
brought into put into
ADJECTIVE
begun
Synonyms
STRONGEST
established started
STRONG
inaugurated
ADJECTIVE
having undergone initiation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approved drafted instructed introduced passed received
STRONG
accepted acknowledged admitted coached confirmed conscripted grounded inducted installed tutored
WEAK
called up instated made a member of made part of

Example Sentences

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In a statement, ICE said staff found Ramos-Solano unresponsive in his bunk and immediately initiated life-saving measures, including CPR, while calling emergency services.

From Los Angeles Times

Berkshire followers will also be focused on a potential addition to the company’s stake in Alphabet initiated in the third quarter and of course any new holdings that were purchased in the fourth quarter.

From Barron's

Benchmark analyst Michael Rindos initiated “Buy” ratings on five residential real estate stocks, viewing recent price drops as an opportunity.

From Barron's

Benchmark analyst Michael Rindos initiated “Buy” ratings on five residential real estate stocks, viewing recent price drops as an opportunity.

From Barron's

“We take the FDA’s concerns seriously and have initiated a review of the letter with our legal and regulatory teams,” the company said in a statement.

From Barron's

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