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
In addition to its aesthetics, the light is just as easy to install and use.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Best types of carpet for each room How much foot traffic a room gets plays a big role in deciding which type of flooring to install.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Paul Suppa, an attorney living in Point Loma, said the many cyclist deaths in San Diego in recent years should be a call to action to install more bike lanes.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The company plans to install a new sintering furnace at the facility, which will be used in the production process for the solid-state battery components.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Best types of carpet for each room How much foot traffic a room gets plays a big role in deciding which type of flooring to install.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Paul Suppa, an attorney living in Point Loma, said the many cyclist deaths in San Diego in recent years should be a call to action to install more bike lanes.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The company plans to install a new sintering furnace at the facility, which will be used in the production process for the solid-state battery components.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for install
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In July 2024, a Power4Future facility was inaugurated with a dedicated production line for lithium battery systems supporting the NFS program.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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The democratic system inaugurated in 2000 never established a judicial or security structure able to replace that authoritarian control, analysts say.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged a detainer on Jalloh in 2020, and he was later issued a final order of removal allowing him to be deported to any country other than Sierra Leone.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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But Stroll did not complete a single lap all day on Saturday due to the ongoing engine problems, forcing Aston to lodge a request with the stewards for him to be allowed to take part in Sunday’s grand prix.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The singer, who died in 2016 at age 53, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame three years later, just the third rapper to receive the accolade and the first woman in hip hop to do so.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The 19th-century villa’s position, perched on the vertiginous slopes right on the water’s edge, means nothing gets in the way of you and the lake.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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During the recording, Gomez was sitting on the floor and Blanco had his bare foot perched up on a coffee table right next to her.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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The county acted immediately after becoming aware of the video and initiated an investigation through the fraud unit of the California secretary of state’s office, said Erin Clausen, public information officer for the San Luis Obispo county clerk’s office.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The officers pulled their cruiser in front of the vehicle and turned on their blue lights to initiate a traffic stop.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The district would still own the stadium, and would make sure people can park and access athletic and school events.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s a beach, six spots to park a car, a sign warning about rough water, and a huli-huli chicken stand.—
Lisa Aiken,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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The little chapel John and Carolyn have picked is nestled in the woods, which means their guests have to be Jeeped there.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Arroz con leche, chocolate mazapan and cream cheese nestled together in a sheet of crisp nori.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mahan is positioning himself as a moderate Democrat focused on fixing the most pressing problems facing California by making more effective use of our resources.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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The plan suggests Davis should take advantage of its location within the growing capital region while positioning itself as a destination for entrepreneurs and companies relocating from the Bay Area.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/install. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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