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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
Because the software installs locally, users retain full access to their files and applications even when offline.
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 May 2026
According to Chilsen, in recent years Switch Together – which works with Cook, DuPage, Lake and Kane counties but is also available to Kendall, McHenry and Will residents – has completed 673 solar installations and, as a newer part to the program, 65 battery installs and 35 EV charger installs.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Washington routinely installs foreign flags along major corridors near the White House and federal office buildings during state visits and other high-level diplomatic events, a long-standing practice meant to honor visiting leaders and signal the significance of the occasion.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
The download installs malware designed to steal passwords, payment details and account access.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
When Greg installs a latch lock on the inside of his door so that Walt can’t barge in at any time, Walt takes umbrage to this bid for privacy.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
That third party installs your flooring.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
In his place, Beck installs a digital body.
—Alexis Coe, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
More While China installs robots in factories at a much faster pace than the US, their bots haven’t yet gotten a significant foothold in the American manufacturing ecosystem.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 May 2026
According to Chilsen, in recent years Switch Together – which works with Cook, DuPage, Lake and Kane counties but is also available to Kendall, McHenry and Will residents – has completed 673 solar installations and, as a newer part to the program, 65 battery installs and 35 EV charger installs.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Washington routinely installs foreign flags along major corridors near the White House and federal office buildings during state visits and other high-level diplomatic events, a long-standing practice meant to honor visiting leaders and signal the significance of the occasion.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
The download installs malware designed to steal passwords, payment details and account access.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
When Greg installs a latch lock on the inside of his door so that Walt can’t barge in at any time, Walt takes umbrage to this bid for privacy.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
That third party installs your flooring.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
In his place, Beck installs a digital body.
—Alexis Coe, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
More While China installs robots in factories at a much faster pace than the US, their bots haven’t yet gotten a significant foothold in the American manufacturing ecosystem.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for installs
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Welcome to the wild world of casting non-professional actors, a practice that is in the spotlight this year as the Academy inaugurates the casting Oscar.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi, on Monday.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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While Xugana was one of the first Delta lodges to open in 1974 as part of the Desert & Delta portfolio, in 2025, the property unveiled a complete rebuild.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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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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The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts both non-performers and performers alike each year.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The contract establishes minimum wage rates for daily and weekly work and inducts intimacy coordinators into the union health and pension plans.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Dec. 2025
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Lech nestles along the eponymous river, tucked in amongst Austria’s westernmost mountains.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Boasting a playful curved lip that fits neatly in your palm and elegantly nestles one after the other in a stack, these wavy plates are an exceptionally sculptural way to set the table.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
26 Dec. 2025
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The state often initiates the national discussion on issues such as environmental protection, fair working conditions, and minority rights, which, in turn, triggers parallel efforts or counterefforts elsewhere in the country.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Citigroup initiates NextDecade Corp at buy Citi said the LNG company has plenty of upside.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Live streams from entertainment events like the Grammys or Golden Globes aren’t typically perches for controversy, but, says Anthony McCartney, AP’s entertainment and lifestyles editor, celebrities will sometimes be asked to weigh in on recent headlines.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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Even the squirrels in the backyard and the bird that perches on the deck are put on notice.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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Busch Gardens, SeaWorld and Sesame Place parks The following United Parks & Resorts theme parks have a zero-change fee policy for guests wanting to reschedule park visits.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Nov. 2025
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The announcement positions the system as suitable for missions requiring both speed and image quality.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Available for 50,000 euros a week, the villa positions itself firmly within the ultra-luxury category, though Château de Berne appears less interested in traditional notions of opulence than in constructing a particularly French perspective.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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