INSTAL Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

install

verb

in-ˈstȯl

Definition of install

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 Facilitators then break into the machine and install malicious software that can be remotely activated to bypass its security systems. — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 Spinnova had originally planned to install the line in Jyväskylä, Finland. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Ellison, in recent months, has signaled his intention to install Bloys in a pivotal role at the combined company. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Albany intends to install manufacturing equipment and develop the supporting infrastructure needed for carbon-carbon thermal protection systems. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for install

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Five African heads of state inaugurated on Wednesday a $16-billion oil refinery project in East Africa, following calls for the continent to boost its self-sufficiency in processing raw materials into finished products.

— Evelyne Musambi, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
The line was inaugurated in May 2024 with machinery supplied by Rieter.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of inaugurate

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Everyone from the guides to the dining staff have come to know the area well over the years of preparation to open—and deeply love the animals and scenery that lodges like this one aim to protect.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Following an October 2025 weapon charge, ICE lodged a detainer against Bautista, but local officials declined the request under New York City's sanctuary policies.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of lodge

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The ceremony also caps a year in which ARIA marked its 40th anniversary with a standalone Hall of Fame event in June, inducting Gurrumul, Jenny Morris, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait, The Living End, and Vika & Linda.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
The 75-year-old was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of induct

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The hotel occupies floors 30 through 36 of the Kioi Tower, with the lobby perched at the top.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
The shoes feature a wide slingback strap that wraps around the back of the foot, while a dainty bow is perched right at the vamp.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of perch

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New forms of payment, including digital currency, are working their way into everyday transactions, and AI is beginning to move from informing decisions to initiating and completing them.

— Andy Zosel, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
That's the message in a Tuesday note from analysts at Melius who initiated coverage on the housing sector — putting a buy rating and a $397-per-share price target on Home Depot .

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of initiate

Verb

Valets in the driveway hustle to help unload and park your car; the front desk is similarly friendly.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
An idea is floating around to bifurcate parking meter prices, adding a surcharge of 25 to 50 cents an hour for non-Chicagoans who park in the city, according to Ald.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of park

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Sugarite Canyon State Park, New Mexico On the border where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, the flat-top mesas of Sugarite Canyon State Park frame the indigo blue lake nestled at the bottom of the canyon.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
One image shows an intact amphora nestled among thick seagrass on the seafloor — while another shows a police diver examining a large, heavily encrusted vessel.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

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