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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She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2023 and still tours.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026 -
It was announced earlier this year that that he will be inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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At various points throughout the past few months, the loose body would become lodged elsewhere inside Skubal’s arm, like a stick in a bike tire and Skubal’s elbow would become locked.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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One bullet lodged in a panel on the SUV’s passenger side.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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In 2015, the complex was inaugurated with a Miquel Barceló show.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
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In September, Pope Leo formally inaugurated the Borgo Laudato Si’, a 135-acre experiment in sustainable farming and environmental education on the grounds of the papal summer estate.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, Lombard’s strong arm and slick glove would be underutilized if positioned away from short or third.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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What to do nearby Beverly Hills is conveniently positioned between the ocean and Hollywood, putting two of Los Angeles’s main draws within easy reach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Inside the fairgrounds she’s known as Venus Electrificata, a flapper femme fatale perched atop a low-voltage platform, ready to deliver a mild shock to any punter willing to spend a few francs for a kiss.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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The witness stand, where Altman is perched, is right next to Judge Gonzalez Rogers’ seat.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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With all the power and money nestled among the football-playing schools – and no NCAA oversight over the football championship – why did those leagues even need the NCAA anymore?—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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At the New Mexico resort nestled in the southernmost Rockies, though, the trail merits only a single black diamond.—
Michelle Ruiz,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Snelling settled in a bit after that opening frame.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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For the Ducks, meanwhile, the search for a silver lining to an otherwise dark cloud settled on a third period in which the older Knights clearly ran out of steam.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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“Installed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installed. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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