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as in inaugurations
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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as in facilities
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose
a massive installation that supplies the electrical power needs for the entire state
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Recent Examples of installations
The festival will feature nonprofits, community organizations, businesses and food vendors, as well as games, art installations, live entertainment and more.
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Finch Walker, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In general, the cheapest time to buy a new furnace or air conditioning system is during HVAC off-peak periods, meaning the stretches in which demand for installations slows and contractors are looking to fill their schedules.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Interesting Engineering has previously reported how China is aggressively building nuclear power plants while also increasing its wind and solar installations.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The décor here shifts with the seasons, incorporating ambitious artistic floral arrangements or modern sculptural light installations, but the sense of discretion stays constant.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The locks are designed for outdoor installations too, with an IP65 weather resistance rating for protection against rain, splashes and dust.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Head coach Jeff Hafley focused on carefully pacing the team’s installations while interacting with players on the practice field.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
In addition to the JFK memorial, there are walking paths that take visitors past a series of art installations that dot the open landscape.
—Caroline Hallemann, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026
Some cities leverage solar panel installations as shade structures.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Finch Walker, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In general, the cheapest time to buy a new furnace or air conditioning system is during HVAC off-peak periods, meaning the stretches in which demand for installations slows and contractors are looking to fill their schedules.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Interesting Engineering has previously reported how China is aggressively building nuclear power plants while also increasing its wind and solar installations.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The décor here shifts with the seasons, incorporating ambitious artistic floral arrangements or modern sculptural light installations, but the sense of discretion stays constant.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The locks are designed for outdoor installations too, with an IP65 weather resistance rating for protection against rain, splashes and dust.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Head coach Jeff Hafley focused on carefully pacing the team’s installations while interacting with players on the practice field.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
In addition to the JFK memorial, there are walking paths that take visitors past a series of art installations that dot the open landscape.
—Caroline Hallemann, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026
Some cities leverage solar panel installations as shade structures.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for installations
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That vulnerability is magnified in settings like Saturday’s dinner—which, unlike inaugurations or the State of the Union address, was not designated a National Special Security Event, the Secret Service told me.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes, the horses don regalia for ceremonies like inaugurations, state funerals and the National Cherry Blossom Festival.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Russia has targeted Ukraine‘s power supplies and infrastructure while Ukraine has stepped up attacks on oil facilities inside Russia this year, sometimes resulting in casualties.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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In Bucha, three homes, warehouse facilities and non-residential buildings were damaged, Kalashnyk said.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 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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By combining the visual splendor and thrills of the cinema with a more extensive, intimate view into the character’s daily life previously only seen in the novels, the new video game version of 007 provides more of everything, and may not be fully reliant on periodic installments to dole out bliss.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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The Pixar film features the voice talents of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and other cast members from earlier installments in the franchise.—
Fielding Buck,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Newsom has since pointed to this high state funding to call on the federal government to step up its own investments into forest management work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Much of our funding has come from Dallas, a rapidly growing financial ecosystem with a deep pool of private capital and a growing appetite for technology investments.—
Hebron Sher,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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“Installations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installations. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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