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as in to present
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 to raise
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 to establish
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 to educate
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 to insert
to put among or between others
introduce a new variable to the equation
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Recent Examples of introduce
In December, 2023, a bill to award Taylor the Congressional Gold Medal was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
At his father’s funeral in 1957, he was introduced to Francois Truffaut, and the French legend hired him to write and direct one of the five segments in Love at Twenty (1962).
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2025
Learners are introduced to core topics like threat modeling, compliance, and business continuity planning, along with technical concepts such as network protocols, cryptography, and secure system architecture.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
Then, after nearly five years of the plaza hosting moments both horrifying and holy, a Republican congressman from Georgia introduced a bill that would have withheld federal funding from Washington, DC, unless the mural was erased.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
At his father’s funeral in 1957, he was introduced to Francois Truffaut, and the French legend hired him to write and direct one of the five segments in Love at Twenty (1962).
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2025
Learners are introduced to core topics like threat modeling, compliance, and business continuity planning, along with technical concepts such as network protocols, cryptography, and secure system architecture.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
Then, after nearly five years of the plaza hosting moments both horrifying and holy, a Republican congressman from Georgia introduced a bill that would have withheld federal funding from Washington, DC, unless the mural was erased.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduce
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Davis presented the 2025 award to one standout female director from the Cannes Short Film Competition or La Cinef selection.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Throughout the ceremony, many prestigious awards were given to some incredible movies presented during this festival’s edition.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Fisher Scientific withdrew its full-year profit forecast while the medical equipment maker expects to take a $400 million hit in sales to China, as Trump’s tariffs would likely raise the cost of parts the company sources in China.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The property is complete with a seating area, plunge pool, raised beds, and a greenhouse workout facility.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
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Along with Cepeda, Jenkins established the boutique production company Resurgent Pictures in 2022.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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Urban Exploration Hartford, the state capital, boasts a growing LGBTQ+ scene centered around Chez Est, a restaurant and cabaret established in 1983 and believed to be the first entertainment venue of its kind in the state’s history.—
Joshua Alston,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Many school districts pay private providers to educate students with special needs.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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The hands-on displays are designed to educate about teamwork, deduction, health care, coordination, agility and cognitive thinking, among others.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Merely insert a capsule, select a strength, and then press a button to create a cocktail, such as a martini, daiquiri, and more in just a few seconds.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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He was inserted into the game with a 2-0 count, one runner on and one out in the seventh inning against Corona.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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The Trump administration warmly greeted 59 White people from South Africa upon their arrival on May 12, after granting them refugee status.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Another fan greeted Liz with a Mother’s Day card in the weeks after Beau came home for the first time.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Rather, Evans says, this viral moment is an opportunity to discuss what is acceptable and what isn't in a relationship.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Chair Powell did not discuss his expectations for monetary policy, except to stress that the path of policy will depend entirely on incoming economic information and what that means for the outlook.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Three months into a boycott initiated in response to Target’s decision to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, the retailer has reported a decline in sales and profits.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Casas said that any such accusations would still require further investigation, but that such information could potentially initiate probable cause.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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