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
Seal cracks and entry points, apply residual insecticide before sealing and install door sweeps, weather-stripping and vent screens.
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
If a business has many feet of storefront to protect, the cost can start to add up, which may be a reason for a retailer, office or church to be hesitant to install them.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Locate your straw bales near a water source (or install a drip irrigation system).
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Crews will install a 6-foot culvert across both lanes to restore the creek to its natural channel.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
If a business has many feet of storefront to protect, the cost can start to add up, which may be a reason for a retailer, office or church to be hesitant to install them.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Locate your straw bales near a water source (or install a drip irrigation system).
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Crews will install a 6-foot culvert across both lanes to restore the creek to its natural channel.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
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In its 2024 edition, the festival inaugurated the Country of Honor, with Palestine holding that distinction and programming featuring a spate of Palestinian films.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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That May, days after Vladimir Putin was inaugurated to his first term as Russia’s President, a high-ranking Kremlin official conveyed a list of demands to NTV.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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One month before the fatal shooting in August, on July 11, gunshots destroyed 11 windows at The Grand; Bullets entered the apartment building and lodged into cabinets and walls, the suit claims.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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That complaint saw the NCP launching an investigation into Shein; the MPs that lodged the complaint met with Shein and the French NCP in February for mediation.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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The six-time Emmy winner was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1985, 10 years after his death.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Braves announced earlier that Snitker would be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame in 2026.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Eleven days later, Sharon received a message through the Love Lost chat from a neighbor who spotted a cat perched on a roof near a vet's office.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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His reflective blue shades were perched atop a baseball cap, obscuring much of his face.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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He is seen as a younger, more moderate voice – having vowed to clean up politics, initiate discussions on constitutional reform and allow married couples to use separate surnames, something currently banned under law.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Red Cat Holdings — The drone stock added 14% after Needham initiated research coverage at a buy.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Vehicle owners are advised to park the vehicle outside and away from any structures and other vehicles until the recall is fixed.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Updates to park websites and social media accounts will also be put on pause with the exception of emergency communications.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Dahlia tubers can even be kept in open crates nestled between layers of compost.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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At least one lunch spot in Willcox, nestled in a vineyard, gives the feel of an eatery in a California wine country.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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As the ecosystem grows, ChatGPT is positioned to become a central hub for both daily tasks and leisure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Frisch noted that the backdrop for the digital asset ecosystem looks very positive, with Gemini positioned well to capture growth and share gains given its smaller scale versus larger peers.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/install. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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