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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2
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
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.
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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Rather than laying on the floor like more outdated models, this one has a space-saving design that installs flush against the wall.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
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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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 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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Goldman Sachs initiates Augo Minerals as buy Goldman said shares of the gold company are attractive.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Lo notifies the ship's security chief, Sigrid (Amanda Collin), who initiates an investigation into the incident.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 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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Carousel Run by CEO Patrick Roos, Carousel positions itself as a creative partner rather than a vendor.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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The campaign positions New York City as a costar, alongside a roster of trailblazers who bring the collections to life.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Over time, that greasy film that settles on your wood cabinets can trap dirt and dust, making the buildup hard to remove.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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As Netflix settles into its second decade in Italy, Andreatta revels in the role Netflix now plays in everyday life.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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According to Holmes, plants native to your region are important because they’re adapted to your local climate and conditions.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Plants growing in sandy soils may require more frequent irrigation, as will plants growing under intense sunlight.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Installs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installs. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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