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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
Richard Salmon, of The Air Conditioning Company, says the London firm has seen a 25-30% annual increase in installations since the residential lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Additionally, 42 aircraft were lost or damaged, and 20 military installations were hit, leading to $29 billion in repair costs and an $80 billion supplement request.
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Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
This year’s festival, which has been around for 17 years now, features two stages, art installations, merch and food vendors.
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Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Atlanta Botanical Garden Founded in 1976, the Atlanta Botanical Garden spreads over 30 acres adjacent to the grassy sprawl of Piedmont Park, and its footprint includes many lush gardens, walkways, and art installations.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
In recent months, Ukraine has stepped up its aerial campaign against Russian military installations and energy facilities.
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Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The area already hosts significant renewable energy resources, including wind and solar installations, but grid congestion can limit their output.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Those installations would surely have benefited from Avast’s thorough App Uninstaller.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
By 1943, Arkansas had received the first of 23,000 German and Italian prisoners of war, who would live and work at military installations and branch camps throughout the state.
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Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Additionally, 42 aircraft were lost or damaged, and 20 military installations were hit, leading to $29 billion in repair costs and an $80 billion supplement request.
—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
This year’s festival, which has been around for 17 years now, features two stages, art installations, merch and food vendors.
—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Atlanta Botanical Garden Founded in 1976, the Atlanta Botanical Garden spreads over 30 acres adjacent to the grassy sprawl of Piedmont Park, and its footprint includes many lush gardens, walkways, and art installations.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
In recent months, Ukraine has stepped up its aerial campaign against Russian military installations and energy facilities.
—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The area already hosts significant renewable energy resources, including wind and solar installations, but grid congestion can limit their output.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Those installations would surely have benefited from Avast’s thorough App Uninstaller.
—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
By 1943, Arkansas had received the first of 23,000 German and Italian prisoners of war, who would live and work at military installations and branch camps throughout the state.
—
Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for installations
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The main festivities have been deemed a National Special Security Event, a designation used for massive events like Super Bowls and presidential inaugurations.
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Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response.
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The University of Pittsburgh’s record-setting growth is reshaping both its campus and Oakland, as the university leans into a long-term expansion plan that adds student beds, new facilities and economic heft to one of Pennsylvania’s busiest urban districts.
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Renting out parking lots, auditoriums and other school facilities often involves coming in on weekends and troubleshooting issues with vendors throughout the week, the North Side principal said.
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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.
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Jackass 5 is a compilation of footage that never made it to the final cuts of previous installments because they previously weren't allowed to be shown.
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Big Bang Theory co-creators Lorre and Bill Prady created the series with Zak Penn, and all three executive produce along with Kyle Newacheck, who directed several installments of the 10-episode season.
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The acquisition aims to fuel Air Sprint's next phase of growth, including fleet expansion, operational enhancements, and technology investments to solidify its market leadership.
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Its investments include companies focused on decarbonization, climate adaptation, water and pollution management, financial inclusion, and healthcare impact.
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“Installations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installations. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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