INSTALLED Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

installed

verb

past tense of install

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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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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Moving into the present, you’re getting inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026
The album went Diamond (10+ million copies sold) and was inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

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That same month, another whale, this one a juvenile, was found lifeless and lodged among woody debris in a Washington State river, miles from the ocean.

— Ainslie Cruickshank, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026
Atlanta drivers were left shocked late Sunday night after a driver's legs were seen dangling from a vehicle lodged under an overpass.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

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Kansas has a decades-long history of not electing consecutive governors of the same party, suggesting that Masterson is well-positioned to reclaim the governor’s mansion from Democrat Laura Kelly.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026
The bad news is that the Jets may be better positioned to make a jump and end the longest playoff drought in North American professional sports in 2027.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

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Movingstyle Portable Smart Monitor This smart monitor can be moved around and comes perched on a stand with wheels for easy portability around the office!

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Asin is the man responsible for the Triumph motorcycle perched near the ceiling.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026

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Here, a soaking tub is nestled between split vanities, and an arched golden door leads into the marble shower.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
The two-day event gave attendees a choice of main stage concerts, storytelling, mini-concerts and jam sessions on stages nestled on the north end of the park.

— Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

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