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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
Using prompt engineering, attackers get ChatGPT to generate a step-by-step cleanup or installation guide that actually installs malware.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
If the neighborhood clears all those hurdles, the city installs the bumps.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Dec. 2025
BusPatrol installs multiple 4K cameras on the front, back and sides of school buses.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Powell now appears to be one of the more dovish voices on the committee, raising questions about the direction of policy if the administration installs a new chair aligned with Miran’s more aggressive easing stance.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
This license works offline and installs directly on your Windows computer.
—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
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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
If the neighborhood clears all those hurdles, the city installs the bumps.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Dec. 2025
BusPatrol installs multiple 4K cameras on the front, back and sides of school buses.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Powell now appears to be one of the more dovish voices on the committee, raising questions about the direction of policy if the administration installs a new chair aligned with Miran’s more aggressive easing stance.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
This license works offline and installs directly on your Windows computer.
—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
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
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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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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Many creative platers like to cut a circular hole out of their bread loaf, which the butter candle then nestles inside.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Dec. 2025
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Stifel initiates Cardinal Infrastructure Group as buy Stifel said shares of the civil construction company are best positioned.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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From there, Aescape initiates a personalized massage using the body scan.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Dec. 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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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 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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“Installs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installs. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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