initiated
Americanadjective
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already having some knowledge of or experience in a particular art or subject.
While other shows have faded into obscurity, Twin Peaks continues to capture the imaginations of new and initiated viewers alike.
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admitted or accepted with formal rites into an organization or group, adult society, secret knowledge, etc..
He is an initiated Wiccan priest, a healer and seer, and a keen student of natural medicine.
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begun, originated, or set going.
Despite the initiated reforms, markets are not convinced that this EU member country will be able to avoid restructuring its debt.
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Government. proposed by initiative.
In such cases a group of citizens can propose an initiated constitutional amendment to the people for a statewide vote.
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The $50 billion buyback is one of the largest ever announced, and was initiated to take advantage of Salesforce’s discounted stock price.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Last year, Busch initiated a lawsuit against Pacific Life Insurance over several contracts he bought from them for indexed universal life insurance, known as IUL.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
“The other hazard is the explosion itself. And it sounds like it’s already the reaction has already initiated, and that’s where the worry comes in for the explosion,” Picazo said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
"We kept on good terms and it was one of those moments when the timing was right," Raducanu, who initiated the move by sending Richardson a text, told BBC Sport.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Where were the initiated who, attaining Atman in sleep, could retain it in consciousness, in life, everywhere, in speech and in action?
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
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