INSTATE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

instate

verb

in-ˈstāt

Definition of instate

as in to induct

to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies the new secretary of the treasury was instated on Monday

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Recent Examples of instate The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start and considering the need for removing the technical and military obstacles and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran will be instated within 30 days. — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 17 June 2026 The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start and, considering the needs for removing the technical and military obstacles and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran, will be instated within 30 days. — Arkansas Online, 17 June 2026 Though temporary, Winn says the service will act as a pilot for potentially instating it permanently. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026 The governor also proposed instating stricter asset limits for Medi-Cal applicants — increasing the amount that assets will be included in income calculation to determine eligibility for the subsidized healthcare. — Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for instate

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He was inducted into the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017.

— Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The most special trip was in October 2023 when he was inducted in the school’s Ring of Honor with linebacker Nick Reid (2002-05).

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of induct

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The White House Hillary and Bill moved from the governor’s mansion to the White House in 1993, when Bill was inaugurated as the 42nd president.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
The first Bulgari Hotel & Resorts in Milan marked its 20th anniversary in 2024 and was inaugurated three years after the overall project was launched.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of inaugurate

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Boston’s Logan airport is spending $110 million, mostly in federal dollars, to install EMAS at an airport that ends near Boston Harbor.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Peel and stick wall panels are the easiest to install, but easy on doesn’t guarantee easy off.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of install

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Chesney, who replaced Cignetti at James Madison, is initiating the same psychological renovation at UCLA.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Joyal worked with the late Juel Ulven, founder of the Fox Valley Folklore Society that initiated the first festival in 1975 in Aurora.

— Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

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