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
Android 15 runs the show, allowing users to access the Play Store over Wi-Fi to install favorite apps.
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New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Municipalities can install the devices at hospitals, fire stations and law enforcement agency buildings.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The Wall Street Journal reports that JANA wants Six Flags to boost its parks' marketing and customer experience, as well as improve technology, install new leadership and explore a potential sale to boost the company’s share price.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Oct. 2025
What’s happening to the site Since that time, the city issued a permit for a contractor to install roof support structures, known as shoring, to minimize the risk of the roof’s collapse.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Municipalities can install the devices at hospitals, fire stations and law enforcement agency buildings.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The Wall Street Journal reports that JANA wants Six Flags to boost its parks' marketing and customer experience, as well as improve technology, install new leadership and explore a potential sale to boost the company’s share price.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Oct. 2025
What’s happening to the site Since that time, the city issued a permit for a contractor to install roof support structures, known as shoring, to minimize the risk of the roof’s collapse.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for install
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Rene Lima, a grower in Chicago who is set to inaugurate a cannabis education platform for Spanish-speaking seniors, spots a clear and promising pathway for DEI.—
Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Conjuring is an out-and-out masterpiece that introduced Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga’s versions of real-life ghostbusters Ed and Lorraine Warren and inaugurated what would become horror’s first $2 billion franchise.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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The bullet narrowly missed Zwerner’s heart and remains lodged in her chest.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Doctors spent weeks trying to locate the bullet lodged in Garfield's body, but were unsuccessful.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and received the Billboard Legends of Live award for its blockbuster co-headline tour with Def Leppard in 2018, which sold more than 1 million tickets.—
Dave Brooks,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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This year, the National Toy Hall of Fame inducted board games Trivial Pursuit and Battleship—and one decidedly more modern toy, slime.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Beetle buzzes by with tiny pumpkins perched on top, and Xuanwu, a ground robot carrying a drone, walks ominously in the background.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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One story of the Desert Fathers recounts a sighting of a demon perched on the top of the monastery, busily scribbling down all the faults of the brothers within.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Quds Force, was initiated at the end of 2024 and was active through the first half of this year, said the official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Elsewhere, Japan, Australia, and France have initiated hypersonic weapon programs with a focus on regional security and allied cooperation.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jeep recall Stellantis, Jeep’s parent company, has recalled 375,000 Jeep SUVs over fire risks and has urged owners to park outside.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Stocked with 24 whole-leaf teas that beckon to be opened and enjoyed each day of December before Christmas, the set itself doubles as an objet d’art that will beautify the kitchen, bedroom, or wherever else its recipient chooses to park it for the month.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Prince and Princess of Wales moved to Forest Lodge, nestled in Windsor Great Park, according to The Telegraph.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Along with cheeky TikToks, Lovato added another snap of herself posing as Poot, as well as the original photo nestled in her makeup bag.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fledgling entrepreneurs fell over each other to position themselves as the vendors of the newest, hottest, most effective, most trustworthy certificates of removed CO2.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The role drew international attention and positioned him among a new generation of Australian actors and filmmakers.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/install. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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