1
as in to inaugurate
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 to lodge
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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Recent Examples of install
For customers opting to install a heat pump, which provides both heat and cooling, Moffett provides installation and repair services, as well as annual tune-ups.
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Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
There is a chamber behind the left panel that houses and connects the CO2 cylinder which is easy to install.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Ground controllers then took over control of the arm to install the resupply ship on the side of the Unity node.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
It is implied in the terrifying power of the military and police — how else but through the internet could this government have marshaled enough public support to install them in office?
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
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Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
There is a chamber behind the left panel that houses and connects the CO2 cylinder which is easy to install.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Ground controllers then took over control of the arm to install the resupply ship on the side of the Unity node.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
It is implied in the terrifying power of the military and police — how else but through the internet could this government have marshaled enough public support to install them in office?
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
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On Monday, La Bottega Collective also inaugurated its new La Bottega Collective showroom on Via della Spiga 46, in the heart of Milan’s Quadrilatero shopping district.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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In October, Gulf Air inaugurated a direct flight to the country, departing three times weekly from New York’s JFK.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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But before sending it in, Matthew lodged one request.—
Andrea Mandell,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Bits of the ceramic plate from his ballistic vest were lodged into his chest.—
Claire Harbage,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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Neither has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite decades of eligibility and a cosmic consensus of their greatness.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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In 2021, she was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, joining her father, Muhammad Ali, as part of the sport’s most prestigious lineage.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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After a last scramble over huge slabs of marble, the view opens up onto an epic panorama of the large performance space, perched on the city’s highest point.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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In the case of turkeys, perching in the trees could signal snowfall, folklore says.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, human pioneers utilizing AI can initiate the process of relocating mining and industry off the planet, and, working together, enable us to expand the domain of life.—
Rick Tumlinson,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Patients must initiate the process within 120 days of receiving the bill, and the bill may not be sent to a collection agency while under review.—
Katheryn Houghton,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Arizona State Fair also offers a free park and ride shuttle option for those who are able to park at the Phoenix College.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Guest can park at Farrington Field on 1501 University Drive.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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Cities and Towns to Visit Turin Turin is a stately, under-the-radar city nestled in a valley at the foot of the Alps.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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The city of Asheville, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, thrives on tourism.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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Mateta’s role is significant because Chalobah is positioned in the space in front of Ramsdale inside a six-man zonal block that is spread out to cover all zones.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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But the administration has gutted broader research budgets and weakened the public-health institutions best positioned to carry that work forward.—
Dr. Craig Spencer,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/install. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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