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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Egypt is preparing to inaugurate its new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in an official ceremony after multiple delays.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Fittingly, the sale will inaugurate Sotheby’s new HQ in New York City’s Breuer building, on Madison Avenue.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
26 Oct. 2025
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Fernandes Anderson pleaded guilty on May 5 to two of six charges — one count of wire fraud and one count of theft concerning a federal program — that had been lodged against her in a December 2024 federal indictment.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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The newspaper reported that the bullet allegedly fired by the suspect, Deborah Benefiel, had struck the 21-year-old former basketball player in his lung and then the heart before becoming lodged in his chest.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Quick hits There are now 52 players still in contention to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year after another round of votes have gone through.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Of the 14 non-performing songwriters or songwriting teams on the ballot, the top three will be inducted.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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Founded in 1982, The property features 18 rooms, seven cabins, a spa, dining porch and wine cellar on 250 acres perched on a nearly mile-high ridgeline with mist-shrouded, forever views of the rolling hills.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, noticed the black-and-white cat perched on the bottom of a shopping cart outside Target on October 4.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Members of Detroit’s police oversight board are calling for changes to how the department initiates minor stops after two recent police shootings that began with stops for drinking in a parking lot and an obscured license plate.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The maximum group size is eight people and the tour route (starting in Deer Valley or Snowbird) is chosen by the initiating reservation.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Materials such as these will continue to be directed towards more highways, more buildings, and more and more housing to accommodate both the people who flock Miami to escape their woes elsewhere and those who use it as a place to park their money.—
Mario Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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There’s the bar across the street, whose customers sometimes park their cars on the sidewalks and in front of The Grand’s garage exits, trapping residents inside.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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Next, Kat nestles a plastic headpiece shaped like a bighorn sheep rack onto me.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the quiet village of Mount Prospect, nestled just northwest of Chicago’s city limits, residents were sheltering from the cold and rain on a sleepy Sunday afternoon watching TV, scrolling through social media and enjoying midday coffee at home.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Chaar’s company has positioned itself at the heart of this transformation.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The team hopes continued support will position the university as a key player in this emerging field and help meet the nation’s growing energy needs.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/install. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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