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
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.
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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
Each camera runs on solar power, streams in crisp UHD, and installs wire-free, so there are no cords or constant battery swaps to deal with.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 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Rather than laying on the floor like more outdated models, this one has a space-saving design that installs flush against the wall.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
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
Each camera runs on solar power, streams in crisp UHD, and installs wire-free, so there are no cords or constant battery swaps to deal with.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 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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Roth initiates Heartbeam as buy Roth said the med tech company is well positioned.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Members of Detroit’s police oversight board are calling for changes to how the department initiates minor stops after two recent police shootings that began with stops for drinking in a parking lot and an obscured license plate.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 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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This combination positions them uniquely to become AI aggregators – bringing together support, services and devices that that help consumers simplify and secure their digital lives.—
Astha Bhardwaj,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Michelangelo Effect is an approach that positions the attendees as masterpieces.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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Boise and Treasure Valley residents have a chance to enjoy a beautiful fall Friday before a cold front bringing rainy weather and gusty winds settles into Southwest Idaho starting Saturday morning.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Oct. 2025
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But slowly, the truth settles in.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their sharpness comes from compounds like lactucin and lactucopicrin, which plants produce in response to stress and cold.—
Katie Parla,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the second picture, Garth plants a sweet kiss on 44-year-old Abrams’ cheek.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Installs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installs. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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