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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2
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
PennDOT has announced the dates that a portion of the Parkway East will be closed near the Squirrel Hill Tunnel so that crews can install the new Commercial Street Bridge.
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John Shumway, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Costs of clean technology have plummeted in recent years and solar is relatively fast to install, Graham said.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Vietnam wants to install rooftop solar on at least 10% of public offices and homes nationwide by 2030.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
While a homeowner could install an egress window themself, experts do not recommend it.
—Ana Durrani, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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John Shumway, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Costs of clean technology have plummeted in recent years and solar is relatively fast to install, Graham said.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Vietnam wants to install rooftop solar on at least 10% of public offices and homes nationwide by 2030.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
While a homeowner could install an egress window themself, experts do not recommend it.
—Ana Durrani, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for install
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The tally arrived around the same time that the Grammys inaugurated a category that connects electronic dance music and pop, as the two have been crossing over for decades.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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In 2015, the VALIE EXPORT Center Linz was inaugurated in a former tobacco factory in her hometown to foster engagement with media and performance art.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 May 2026
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Pakistan summoned a senior Afghan diplomat on Monday to lodge a formal protest over a suicide attack in the country's northwest, bordering Afghanistan, that killed 15 police officers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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This conversation highlights how tourism boards, film offices, and regional partners collaborate to provide seamless production support — from locations and lodging to catering, permitting, and community engagement helping productions thrive statewide.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
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Former Denver Broncos quarterback Craig Morton, who was inducted into the team’s Ring of Fame, died on Saturday.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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In 1993, he was inducted (along with James Carville and Supreme Court Judge John Minor Wisdom) into the Louisiana Hall of Fame.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Hence why there was no better setting to reveal the collection than La Pausa, her hillside villa perched above the Mediterranean.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Five stories would be apartments perched atop a two-story parking structure, new plans show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Cavan Sullivan initiated the attack, finding Nathan Harriel, who delivered a precise cross to Milan Iloski for the finish.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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After the estate countersued, the two sides agreed to a settlement that allowed the estate to continue initiating book projects and awarded film rights to Paramount.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Iran also sent civilian aircraft to park in neighboring Afghanistan.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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But most of her extended conversations on campus were either with the administrator, Val, or with the custodian, a man named Hank who liked to park himself in her office doorway and expostulate about the upcoming hunting season.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Harris found the net in the 70th minute when Garcia battled for possession at midfield and found Harris, whose shot nestled inside the back pos for a 3-0 lead.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Hidden Pond offers a luxurious and secluded stay, with bungalows and treetop studios nestled among 60 acres of birch groves and activities like watercolor painting and yoga in the garden.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Her hospital bed was positioned with her feet elevated above her head for four days while doctors injected her with steroids to help speed her son’s lung growth.—
Tina Sturdevant,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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But while Russian troops have seen some success, Moscow was never positioned to be able to contribute anywhere near as many troops and resources as France and other Western forces.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/install. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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