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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
As with its tent lineup, Gazelle installs a hub frame directly into the fabric.
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New Atlas, 19 June 2026
Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business keeps things straightforward with a one-time purchase that installs directly on your Mac or PC.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026
To improve water quality, the government hired Green Water Solutions, a federal contractor that installs water purification systems to reduce toxins, algae and other substances in contaminated water, according to its website.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Daly says the hotel installs flow limiters at the sinks, where a softer stream does not bother anyone shaving or washing up.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Simone empties out the frivolities and installs her unique despair.
—Wesley Morris, New York Times, 9 June 2026
The flow and strategy of the attack When a user installs the Dashlane app on a new device and attempts to enroll it in their existing account, Dashlane first verifies the account holder’s identity.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
After taking tech company Hypergnosis out from under egomaniac CEO Duncan (Billy Magnussen), Carl installs chief ethics officer Anushka Bhattacharya-Pfister (Meaghan Rath) as its new head.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
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.
—Joe Marusak
may 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
New Atlas, 19 June 2026
Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business keeps things straightforward with a one-time purchase that installs directly on your Mac or PC.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026
To improve water quality, the government hired Green Water Solutions, a federal contractor that installs water purification systems to reduce toxins, algae and other substances in contaminated water, according to its website.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Daly says the hotel installs flow limiters at the sinks, where a softer stream does not bother anyone shaving or washing up.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Simone empties out the frivolities and installs her unique despair.
—Wesley Morris, New York Times, 9 June 2026
The flow and strategy of the attack When a user installs the Dashlane app on a new device and attempts to enroll it in their existing account, Dashlane first verifies the account holder’s identity.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
After taking tech company Hypergnosis out from under egomaniac CEO Duncan (Billy Magnussen), Carl installs chief ethics officer Anushka Bhattacharya-Pfister (Meaghan Rath) as its new head.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
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.
—Joe Marusak
may 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 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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Chiron moving into Taurus initiates a healing journey to reconnect with joy and authentic expression.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Raymond James initiates Janus Living as strong buy Raymond James says the senior living REIT has plenty of upside.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
17 June 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
Verb
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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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Hayden—heir to the Payne family and Rachel’s former boyfriend—positions himself as an ally.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Micron Technology has considerable room left to run as the company positions itself to benefit from a memory shortage amid the artificial intelligence boom, according to Deutsche Bank.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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“Installs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installs. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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