Definition of instatenext
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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  • Charles Charles Woodson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Summary Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, solidifying his legendary status.
    Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
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  • Use a drill to install a paper towel holder to the side of the island opposite the towel hooks.
    Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Operators must evaluate the upfront capital investment required to purchase carbon capture machinery and install secure pipeline transport against daily output rates.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
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  • Who initiated, what was delegated, and which agents and tools took part?
    Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Later, his father and uncle would initiate him into the masculine play worlds of Albany’s bars, poolrooms, and bowling alleys.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Instate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instate. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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