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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
The developer later trimmed the number of homes to 99 and agreed that no building permits will be issued until American Homes 4 Rent pays for and installs a traffic light at nearby Faith and Shearer roads.
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Joe Marusak
may 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Because the software installs locally, users retain full access to their files and applications even when offline.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026
Heartbroken and alone, Butcher steals the Boys’ supe-killing virus, installs it into the Vought Tower sprinkler system and prepares to launch it.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 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
Joe Marusak
may 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Because the software installs locally, users retain full access to their files and applications even when offline.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026
Heartbroken and alone, Butcher steals the Boys’ supe-killing virus, installs it into the Vought Tower sprinkler system and prepares to launch it.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 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
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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Bank of America initiates Select Water Solutions as buy The firm says the water company is best positioned.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The danger for New Orleans is falling into the same offensive traps Orlando did — predictable half-court possessions in which one star initiates while everyone else stands around and watches.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Head to Stoos, which perches on a plateau at the base of the Fronalpstock in central Switzerland.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 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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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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What is also not supported is the sweeping marketing language that positions these devices as all-purpose skin transformation tools.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Beyond pain relief, Rumbello positions the product as part of a broader approach to physical resilience.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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