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also instalments
as in inaugurations
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
attended the installment of the new university president
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Recent Examples of installments
The series’ viewership has slipped in subsequent installments, informing the decision to end the series with Season 4.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 June 2026
The upcoming installments are the fifth and sixth titles in the Power franchise.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The franchise then continued with fourth and fifth installments.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The first of five installments introduces audiences to the series' hero — New York police officer John McClane (Bruce Willis) — who has traveled to Los Angeles hoping to rekindle a romance with his estranged wife, Holly (Bonnie Bedelia).
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
By combining the visual splendor and thrills of the cinema with a more extensive, intimate view into the character’s daily life previously only seen in the novels, the new video game version of 007 provides more of everything, and may not be fully reliant on periodic installments to dole out bliss.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
The Pixar film features the voice talents of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and other cast members from earlier installments in the franchise.
—Fielding Buck, Daily News, 27 May 2026
Released in 2024, The Acolyte became one of the most controversial instalments in Disney's Star Wars saga.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Kimiko uttered one word during the season five finale, which signified a return to form for her character, who was mute throughout the first four installments of the series.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 June 2026
The upcoming installments are the fifth and sixth titles in the Power franchise.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The franchise then continued with fourth and fifth installments.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The first of five installments introduces audiences to the series' hero — New York police officer John McClane (Bruce Willis) — who has traveled to Los Angeles hoping to rekindle a romance with his estranged wife, Holly (Bonnie Bedelia).
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
By combining the visual splendor and thrills of the cinema with a more extensive, intimate view into the character’s daily life previously only seen in the novels, the new video game version of 007 provides more of everything, and may not be fully reliant on periodic installments to dole out bliss.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
The Pixar film features the voice talents of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and other cast members from earlier installments in the franchise.
—Fielding Buck, Daily News, 27 May 2026
Released in 2024, The Acolyte became one of the most controversial instalments in Disney's Star Wars saga.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Kimiko uttered one word during the season five finale, which signified a return to form for her character, who was mute throughout the first four installments of the series.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for installments
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For the first time, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the National Mall will be designated a National Special Security Event, with security levels on par with presidential inaugurations.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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In addition to events on Capitol Hill and at major events like political conventions and inaugurations, Flatow supported national advocacy campaigns, and was recognized by Billboard for his work on LGBTQ+ initiatives.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Everything learned can be transferred to ABB’s commercial charger installations.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Already, the campus bustled with activity, even as final construction, landscaping, and art installations continued.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Musk’s pitch placing SpaceX at the heart of a science-fiction vision of the future, with data centers in space and robot factories on the moon, came at precisely the right time to capitalize on the surging appetite for investments related to the AI boom.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Connectivity touts high margins and generates cash for heavy investments in other parts of the company.—
Morgan Brennan,Harriet Taylor,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Cerebras Systems – The artificial intelligence chipmaker saw shares rocket 20% after a slate of bullish initiations from Wall Street firms.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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But some like the Kimbell’s have eyes and other piercings cut into them and used likely as part of initiations or the end of a ritual.—
James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Installments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installments. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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