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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
But its appearance is much older, as no new installations were added after the mid-1930s.
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ABC News, 9 May 2026
Attia, a winner of France’s Prix Marcel Duchamp, may be best known for his sculptures and installations that seek to rectify the violence of colonialism in North Africa, but the Berlin- and Paris-based artist has curated at least one notable biennial previously.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Traditional installations can require extensive shipyard work and force ships out of service for long periods.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Artist Karl Haendel, who worked on the installations, said the art connects local residents with artifacts from nearby museums.
—City News Service, Daily News, 8 May 2026
The permanent collection includes more than 1,000 works ranging from painting to sculpture to installations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Over the past decade, Pau has created a series of media installations about the bauhinia, exploring different methods of rendering scientific data as sound and light.
—Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The company aims to make this infrasound technique mainstream in both commercial (for instance, a data center, where sprinklers would damage electronics) and in-home installations, given that sprinklers are already required in all new California homes built in 2011 and later.
—Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
The upgrades would be in conjunction with installations needed for the South Coast Water District’s Doheny Ocean Desalination Project, planned just inland up the adjacent San Juan Creek.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
ABC News, 9 May 2026
Attia, a winner of France’s Prix Marcel Duchamp, may be best known for his sculptures and installations that seek to rectify the violence of colonialism in North Africa, but the Berlin- and Paris-based artist has curated at least one notable biennial previously.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Traditional installations can require extensive shipyard work and force ships out of service for long periods.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Artist Karl Haendel, who worked on the installations, said the art connects local residents with artifacts from nearby museums.
—City News Service, Daily News, 8 May 2026
The permanent collection includes more than 1,000 works ranging from painting to sculpture to installations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Over the past decade, Pau has created a series of media installations about the bauhinia, exploring different methods of rendering scientific data as sound and light.
—Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The company aims to make this infrasound technique mainstream in both commercial (for instance, a data center, where sprinklers would damage electronics) and in-home installations, given that sprinklers are already required in all new California homes built in 2011 and later.
—Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
The upgrades would be in conjunction with installations needed for the South Coast Water District’s Doheny Ocean Desalination Project, planned just inland up the adjacent San Juan Creek.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 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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That’s because all of the other guest facilities are on different floors (the spa, pool, and gym down a few floors via a different set of elevators; the China Grill restaurant and bar upstairs).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Irene Wright is following the development of ICE facilities in Georgia as the Atlanta Connect reporter with USA TODAY's Deep South Connect team.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The list was mostly made up for the originals and the three prequels, with a couple Disney TV installments (Andor) mixed in.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Jenna Ortega, who played her sister in the previous two installments, then dropped out.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Xcel Energy, the state’s largest electricity utility, has said the rate increase is aimed at recovering the costs of investments the company has made since its last rate increase in 2023.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Should the San Diego County Employees Retirement Association divest any of its holdings or otherwise rethink its investments?—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Installations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installations. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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