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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
This version installs directly on your device and works offline, with the license tied to your Microsoft account for long-term access.
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
In reality, security researchers say the page installs a malicious web app that can spy on your device.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 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
Moravec's team installs alarms that specifically combat this tactic.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Through the program, VFD provides and installs smoke and CO alarms free of charge for any resident within the City of Valparaiso or Center Township during home safety visits, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
An example is a California business that installs temporary hot water heaters in emergencies to give homeowners time to consider switching to a heat pump water heater.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
Instead of cutting or permanently altering DNA, STX-1150 essentially installs modifications and DNA methylation marks at the PCSK9 locus in liver cells, which silences gene expression in a way that can be reversed if needed.
—New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
In reality, security researchers say the page installs a malicious web app that can spy on your device.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 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
Moravec's team installs alarms that specifically combat this tactic.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Through the program, VFD provides and installs smoke and CO alarms free of charge for any resident within the City of Valparaiso or Center Township during home safety visits, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
An example is a California business that installs temporary hot water heaters in emergencies to give homeowners time to consider switching to a heat pump water heater.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
Instead of cutting or permanently altering DNA, STX-1150 essentially installs modifications and DNA methylation marks at the PCSK9 locus in liver cells, which silences gene expression in a way that can be reversed if needed.
—New Atlas, 25 Jan. 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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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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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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In reality, the IRS typically initiates contact by mail, especially for tax balance issues or enforcement actions.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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William Blair initiates nLIGHT as outperform William Blair said in its initiation of nLIGHT that the laser company has plenty of upside.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 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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This growing local sourcing ecosystem, strengthened by rising domestic demand and export‑friendly policies, positions India as an increasingly strategic base for Ikea.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Within this environment, Vado positions its approach as a way to deliver more complete, decision-ready guidance for deploying digital campaigns that aim to generate stronger ROI.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Installs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installs. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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