1
as in inducting
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 lodging
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 Synonyms for installing
Verb
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Mayor Josh Huddlestun administered the oath of office, officially inducting the recruits into the department.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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Instead, Salt Typhoon targeted telecom carriers, government systems, transportation hubs, lodging networks and even military infrastructure.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Blood clots that develop can travel through the veins, lodging in the heart or lungs, leading to death.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Japan and the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, inaugurating a new era of human history.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Aug. 2025
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Wednesday first tries to save Pugsley from Isaac’s clutches by positioning Thing out of sight, ready to shoot.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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By positioning advanced warships and long-range aircraft near Venezuelan waters, Washington is seeking to demonstrate both tactical capability and political resolve.—
Amir Daftari
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Yet in this case, according to many sources close to the government, the president had been personally involved in promoting, initiating, and negotiating a deeply unpopular law.—
NATALIYA GUMENYUK,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Aug. 2025
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Think of them less as tools and more as junior analysts—capable of triaging alerts, gathering context and even initiating remediation when authorized.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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There have been many previous perching drone designs, but these typically have hooks or grasping claws to hold on to branches or powerlines, or use magnets or gecko-like feet to attach to vertical surfaces.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The booster appeared to handle the stress test well, settling into the Gulf and tipping over as planned.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
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The stock decreased approximately 13% over the last five trading sessions, settling at around $125 per share.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Replant Correct planting depth is essential when planting peony divisions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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As for the plant sale, it’s being organized by land management company Green Guerrilla, which will have representatives on hand to answer questions about sustainable landscaping goals and how planting native plants can promote biodiversity and mitigate stormwater runoff, the post said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Installing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installing. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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