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 needs for removing the technical and military obstacles and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran, will be instated within 30 days.
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Arkansas Online,
17 June 2026
Though temporary, Winn says the service will act as a pilot for potentially instating it permanently.
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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.
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Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
But the suspension only lasted a matter of days, amid much criticism and calls for Kimmel to be re-instated.
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Callum Sutherland,
Time,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
But the suspension only lasted a matter of days, amid much criticism and calls for Kimmel to be re-instated.
—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instate
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He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2022.
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More Cuts As iHeart CEO Bob Pittman is being inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame, the company is making cuts that have left many stations with no talent beyond the pre-recorded material supplied by larger markets.
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Art as cult fodder, marginalia, obscurantism—Duchamp inaugurated all of this.
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The Vatican Museums last week inaugurated a major restoration of Raphael’s Loggia, an epic fresco cycle decorating a 213-foot-long corridor in the Apostolic Palace, where the pope lives.
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In addition, city officials can now require owners to install security measures to help protect vacant buildings from further deterioration or trespassing.
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It is sold as a barebones vehicle, requiring customers to purchase and install common features like speakers and a center console.
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Investigators preliminarily determined many of the animals died from gunshot wounds, and the shelter has initiated legal action to recover remaining dogs.
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Moreover, goalkeepers are evolving into playmakers, initiating attacks from the back rather than just clearing, effectively acting as an additional outfield player.
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“Instate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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