1
as in inaugurates
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 lodges
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 installs
This license works offline and installs directly on your Windows computer.
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PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
That also means the sculpture will be back on public view for a limited time, when the auction house installs it in the fourth-floor bathroom of its brand-new headquarters for 10 days leading up to the sale.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
If a Gulf state’s security partner installs its military personnel in that state, then a large-scale attack on that Gulf state will almost certainly lead to significant casualties among the security partner’s ranks, inevitably dragging it into the conflict.
—Omar Al-Ubaydli, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
These links may lead to phishing sites designed to steal your credentials or malware that installs silently on your device.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The perception of being the default choice is built in the mind well before someone installs or signs up.
—Bowen Liu, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Another favorite comic novel of mine, this one follows a guy in Beijing who installs custom, old school sound systems for rich people.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The certificate holder installs the credential on its web server, along with the public and private key pair.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Rather than laying on the floor like more outdated models, this one has a space-saving design that installs flush against the wall.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
That also means the sculpture will be back on public view for a limited time, when the auction house installs it in the fourth-floor bathroom of its brand-new headquarters for 10 days leading up to the sale.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
If a Gulf state’s security partner installs its military personnel in that state, then a large-scale attack on that Gulf state will almost certainly lead to significant casualties among the security partner’s ranks, inevitably dragging it into the conflict.
—Omar Al-Ubaydli, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
These links may lead to phishing sites designed to steal your credentials or malware that installs silently on your device.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The perception of being the default choice is built in the mind well before someone installs or signs up.
—Bowen Liu, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Another favorite comic novel of mine, this one follows a guy in Beijing who installs custom, old school sound systems for rich people.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The certificate holder installs the credential on its web server, along with the public and private key pair.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Rather than laying on the floor like more outdated models, this one has a space-saving design that installs flush against the wall.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for installs
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In theory, this transition inaugurates a chapter of enfranchisement, but in the next scene the Senegalese businessmen are in suits, and the white men return with briefcases full of money as bribes.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
19 Aug. 2025
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In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their moves come against the backdrop of a competitive primary fight for the Senate in 2026, as Paxton lodges a conservative challenge against the incumbent.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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Next, Kat nestles a plastic headpiece shaped like a bighorn sheep rack onto me.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The way Skye nestles her head into the crook of her brother’s neck or drapes herself across his legs after an unembarrassed display of grief is ineffably moving.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Monness Crespi Hardt & Co initiates Circle as buy Monness said Circle has a wide moat.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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One player initiates by entering the ball to Jokic at the elbow or high post, then setting or receiving a screen from another teammate.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Ringed Kingfisher perches up to 30 feet above the surface, watching for medium-size fish and then plunging in headfirst with a mighty splash.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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And frequent appearances by a pigeon that perches on her windowsill like a Greek chorus, mocking her self-abasement and growing detachment from reality, seem a tad heavy-handed.—
Book Marks
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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The company positions its cards as simple, durable, and seed-phrase-free by default.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani’s commitment to sanctuary policies positions him as a direct counterweight to federal immigration enforcement.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Users who prefer the safety net offer can bet up to $1,000 on any market and bet a bonus refund if their bet settles as a loss.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wilmington, North Carolina During the fall months, Wilmington settles into its natural coastal rhythm.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Repot plants every two to three years into a container that is one to two sizes larger than the current pot.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The drop in temperatures comes as several states have already experienced their first frost or hard freeze, with NWS meteorologists advising people to bring pets and plants indoors as far south as Texas and Alabama as winter temperatures take hold.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Installs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installs. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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