INTRODUCES Synonyms: 158 Similar and Opposite Words

introduces

verb

present tense third-person singular of introduce

as in presents

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 raises

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 establishes

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 familiarizes

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 inserts

to put among or between others introduce a new variable to the equation

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Recent Examples of introduces Once Paul Baker and Issa break the news to the rest of the friend group, the show introduces the governing complication that runs through the rest of the season. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 Any impact — no matter how small — to Meta's core ad business just introduces another level of uncertainty in a stock already on the ropes. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 When sales drop, leadership often assumes motivation is lacking and introduces new bonus incentives without consulting frontline staff. — Natalie Grabher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Each activation introduces people to the broader ecosystem firsthand, whether that means discovering the next gathering, joining a community, accessing recovery tools, or engaging with wellness products through the app. — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 The narrator, a girl who appears to be human, introduces readers to her family and neighbors, all of whom are perfectly lovely—and distinctly extraterrestrial. — Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026 Opening the windows in high humidity introduces excess moisture into the home, which can seep into drywall, furniture, and flooring. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 1 Sep. 2026 Making robots skillful The second stage introduces a latent diffusion model, which gives BeyondMimic its ability to generate and combine movements. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 The expansion introduces similar endgame elements throughout the new realm of Norgan. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

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Shalini Adnani’s poignant coming-of-age drama Our Share of Sand presents a unique perspective on India’s gaping class inequality, child labor and the deep corruption underpinning a family’s economic status.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
For this reason, Triola’s belief that a machine’s aggregation acumen presents chefs with an innovative tool for designing recipes strikes me as misguided.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026

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And autonomy raises the cost of error, because outputs turn into actions.

— Emily Lewis-Pinnell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The Federal Open Market Committee typically raises rates to help tame inflation, which rose faster than paychecks over the year in July and has remained above the Fed’s 2% target for five years.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of raises

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The rule also establishes new design requirements, including a tracking barcode for mail-in ballot envelopes that states must create and submit to the USPS for approval.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Assembly Bill 1633 establishes the Private Detention Facility Tax Law, which would impose an annual 25% tax on operators of private detention centers.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of establishes

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Bathrooms are shared—a not-so-subtle feature that familiarizes everyone quickly.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
This week's batch of songs includes classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, paired with visuals that help kids learn more about team work and familiarizes bedtime routines.

— Annabelle Canela, Parents, 8 Aug. 2025

Definition of familiarizes

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The Relic chip, of course, is the impetus for the main storyline of Cyberpunk 2077, where V inserts the experimental tech that contains the soul, in effect, of a real person.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
In honor of that legacy, Michelson often inserts Indigenous sovereignty into historically fraught public spaces.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of inserts

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In the campaign video, Kelce arrives at New York’s iconic The Plaza Hotel and greets a few familiar A-list faces before heading to his room to relax with an adorable, fluffy white dog.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026
Ron Galella—Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images Dolly Parton greets fans and leaves her handprints at an in-store appearance Peaches Records in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 3, 1977.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of greets

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Here, the company’s founder and president of the board Carlos Pereira de Souza discusses DelRio’s competitive advantages, its plans to further scale its business and what sets Brazil apart as a sourcing destination.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
This week on Talking Central Florida, Central Florida reporter Mike Schneider discusses his former career at the Associated Press covering the Sunshine State.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

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