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as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the installation of a new president takes place once every four years
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The center includes a museum, Oval Office recreation, theater, art installations basketball court and park on a 19-acre campus.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 June 2026
To confirm successful installation, check the firmware version in your device's settings; the target version is 8B41 for all compatible models.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The Björk show features installations designed to incubate the experience of living inside three songs, two already released and the third new.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
Among this year’s recipients are sculptor and installation artists Kelly Akashi; performance artist Ei Arakawa-Nash, who is representing Japan at this year’s Venice Biennale; conceptual artist Alex Da Corte; and multidisciplinary artist Candice Lin.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2026
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 June 2026
To confirm successful installation, check the firmware version in your device's settings; the target version is 8B41 for all compatible models.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The Björk show features installations designed to incubate the experience of living inside three songs, two already released and the third new.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
Among this year’s recipients are sculptor and installation artists Kelly Akashi; performance artist Ei Arakawa-Nash, who is representing Japan at this year’s Venice Biennale; conceptual artist Alex Da Corte; and multidisciplinary artist Candice Lin.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for installation
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Gaudí is best known for the Sagrada Familia, where Pope Leo XIV presided over the blessing and inauguration of the central Tower of Jesus Christ on June 10, during events marking the centenary of the architect’s death.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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For the first time, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the National Mall will be designated a National Special Security Event, with security levels on par with presidential inaugurations.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Inspectors conducted over a dozen on-site inspections at the facility as part of their investigation.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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According to investigators, the group's drone builder proposed targeting a military-industrial facility to obtain the necessary explosive materials.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Ike gave his farewell address three days before John F. Kennedy’s famous inaugural.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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My ex had arrived at work one day in 2008 to find his coworker bleeding to death outside, violence that was probably the result of a gang initiation killing, according to later information from the police.—
Chera Hammons,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Section 301 investigations are typically given a 12-month window after their initiation in which final reports should be produced.—
Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installation. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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