1
as in inducted
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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2
as in lodged
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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Verb
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He will be inducted into the Concordia-Saint Paul Athletics Hall of Fame this fall.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026 -
The star is also set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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This story has been corrected to show the lawsuit has been lodged in an Australian court.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Samuelson has been left paralyzed from the chest down due to the bullet lodged in his spine.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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The Senator Biermann Ratjen Medal was inaugurated by the Hamburg Senate in 1978 and has been awarded more than 100 times.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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The tally arrived around the same time that the Grammys inaugurated a category that connects electronic dance music and pop, as the two have been crossing over for decades.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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For voters frustrated with the status quo, Spencer Pratt has positioned himself as an outsider candidate promising changes to local government and a tougher approach to public safety.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Such chains are positioned as more convenient than stand-alone cafes and largely appeal to commuters and families going to and from school.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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Food and Drink The Grand's headliner is Addison, San Diego's first restaurant to earn three Michelin stars, perched on a bluff with panoramic views.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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At some point, the bats emerge en masse from that cave, flying straight toward the tour participants who are perched on the opposite ledge, and then over their heads.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The rolling landscape, nestled between a nature preserve and a cattle ranch, had silvery groves of ancient olive trees, a meandering creek, and a network of antique aqueducts snaking through the fields.—
Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
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And Harry surprised Meghan with a bronze sculpture of two penguins nestled closely together.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Cole exited in line for the win but settled for a no-decision after the Yankees’ bullpen surrendered four runs in the eighth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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In my experience, the timing is right when expectations have been properly framed, emotions have settled, the parties have demonstrated seriousness, and there is more to gain from collaboration than from posturing.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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“Installed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installed. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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