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
Sunbeam noted the repair kit does not require any tool to install.
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
There is no continental shelf off the once-Golden State, so wind advocates were planning to install Washington Monument-size turbines on enormous semi-submersible platforms anchored by cables to the seafloor, 1,000 feet or more below the ocean surface.
—Craig Rucker, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Rocketown will install state-of-the-art gaming, a cafe, a pool table, a stage for open mic events for kids and a recording studio.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Have your contractor install a set of pull-out spice racks that flank the stove!
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
There is no continental shelf off the once-Golden State, so wind advocates were planning to install Washington Monument-size turbines on enormous semi-submersible platforms anchored by cables to the seafloor, 1,000 feet or more below the ocean surface.
—Craig Rucker, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Rocketown will install state-of-the-art gaming, a cafe, a pool table, a stage for open mic events for kids and a recording studio.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Have your contractor install a set of pull-out spice racks that flank the stove!
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 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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Only a few kilometers away, a new mega port — a joint project with China — has just been inaugurated.—
Sabrina Weiss,
The Dial,
23 Sep. 2025
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But before sending it in, Matthew lodged one request.—
Andrea Mandell,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Bits of the ceramic plate from his ballistic vest were lodged into his chest.—
Claire Harbage,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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Neither has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite decades of eligibility and a cosmic consensus of their greatness.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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In 2021, she was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, joining her father, Muhammad Ali, as part of the sport’s most prestigious lineage.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The middle aisle is restocked with home goods, organizers, candles, cleaning gadgets, even clothing and shoes, and new ALDI food items are stocked on the shelves, perched and ready for the deals to be snapped up by customers.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Burnett perched in a director’s chair beneath a portable ring light.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, human pioneers utilizing AI can initiate the process of relocating mining and industry off the planet, and, working together, enable us to expand the domain of life.—
Rick Tumlinson,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Patients must initiate the process within 120 days of receiving the bill, and the bill may not be sent to a collection agency while under review.—
Katheryn Houghton,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Arizona State Fair also offers a free park and ride shuttle option for those who are able to park at the Phoenix College.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Guest can park at Farrington Field on 1501 University Drive.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Downtown area (also known as the Rondout District) is nestled right on the banks of the Hudson River.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
23 Sep. 2025
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At the heart of Davii’s creative process is the atelier, nestled in the heart of Porto.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Despite the risks, Democratic strategists like James Carville believe the party is better positioned politically, noting that Republicans control both the House and the Senate, as well as the White House.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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If all that wasn’t enough, 12 gold Arthurian knights have been positioned around the dial, acting as the Lady’s loyal protectors and hour markers.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/install. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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