1
as in to inaugurate
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
installed her as the new principal of the high school
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as in to lodge
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
installed herself in an easy chair by the fireplace and remained there for the rest of the afternoon
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Recent Examples of install
Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and impact glass.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Fangio may be reluctant to move Mukuba and install Brown fully at safety, although Mukuba missed a tackle on Robinson in Thursday night’s game that resulted in a 35-yard touchdown.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
So far, California has managed to install a short stretch of track between two towns in the Central Valley, and cost estimates for the project have ballooned to $128 billion.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Tracking down a cheat code, on the other hand, feels more like going to the hardware store and asking for help to install your own light switch.
—ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2025
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Fangio may be reluctant to move Mukuba and install Brown fully at safety, although Mukuba missed a tackle on Robinson in Thursday night’s game that resulted in a 35-yard touchdown.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
So far, California has managed to install a short stretch of track between two towns in the Central Valley, and cost estimates for the project have ballooned to $128 billion.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Tracking down a cheat code, on the other hand, feels more like going to the hardware store and asking for help to install your own light switch.
—ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for install
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The last iteration of Abu Dhabi Art, inaugurated in 2007, will take place this fall before the event transforms to Frieze Abu Dhabi in November 2026.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Oct. 2025
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport on October 8.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Israel will publish the list of the prisoners — and victims of their attacks have 24 hours to lodge objections.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The visitors bureau receives most of its revenue from taxes on lodging places and restaurants, which totaled close to $19 million in 2024.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Oct. 2025
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Jim James and company will also be inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame alongside the performance, with director Cameron Crowe presenting the award.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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The roster includes four artists who have already been inducted into the Rock Hall — Elton John, Missy Elliott, Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Iggy Pop of The Stooges — current hitmakers Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Teddy Swims and RAYE, and TV legend David Letterman.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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Last year, moments included a violinist perched 15 feet in the air with a cascading 20-foot dress, a crew of mythic horsehead creatures, the Raven, the Jester, Cersei, and Arachnea.—
Jenny Adams,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Two seats for passengers in the back fold beneath the area where a casket would perch.—
Laura Lane,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nunez said the firefighters quickly initiated rescue operations and freed two of the occupants from the car.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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On Friday, reports emerged that the NFL has officially initiated a review into the application of the concussion protocol for Dart's injury, an investigation that will be conducted jointly by the NFL and the NFLPA, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Parking is $10 and members park free.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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That said, the Switch Witch is not welcome to park her broom anywhere near my house.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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There are no direction markers, no information board to explain that here, nestled between an air-conditioner repair shop and a gaming cafe, lies one of Brazilian football’s holy sites.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Enchantment Resort is an upscale oasis nestled in the canyon.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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It was situated in an alcove, positioned in the shine of a colored light.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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After a rookie campaign that earned him unanimous Rookie of the Year honors and positioned him as one of the league’s elite defenders, his sophomore season was cut short by a shoulder blood clot.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/install. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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