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
Trump has instated tariffs on a number of countries since entering office, including an initial 25 percent tariff on most Canadian goods.
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Surina Venkat, The Hill, 24 Oct. 2025
For that, the Legislature has to re-instate the $250 felony maximum for larceny.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Some experts have already speculated that if the 39 percent levy sticks, brands might instate a temporary hiatus in the American market.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
The board instated member Tom Groneman in his place as president.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
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Surina Venkat, The Hill, 24 Oct. 2025
For that, the Legislature has to re-instate the $250 felony maximum for larceny.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Some experts have already speculated that if the 39 percent levy sticks, brands might instate a temporary hiatus in the American market.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
The board instated member Tom Groneman in his place as president.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instate
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Last November, Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella were inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2026
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Legendary rap group Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame during this year’s Image Awards ceremony.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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That’s because instructions were not clear on when media would be allowed in on Thursday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the event.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 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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Looking ahead, researchers are developing a 3D digital platform to further analyze the graffiti — while the park plans to install protective roofing to help preserve the inscriptions for future visitors.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to City Councilmember Nina Ahmad, Philadelphia is the first city to install and implement the Clarity Node sensor technology that powers the air quality monitors.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The spin-off, which NBCU parent Comcast initiated because its cable networks are considered slow-dying properties that weighed down its stock price, was hardly a vote of confidence in the business.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Oppenheimer also initiated a price target of $185, implying an upside of 27%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Instate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instate. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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