instate

verb

in-ˈstāt How to pronounce instate (audio)
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instate
  1. induct
  2. inaugurate
  3. install
  4. initiate
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  • Sunday night, when the 48-year-old Abraham became the 15th member inducted into the Falcons’ Ring of Honor at halftime of the team’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, tears were certainly in play.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Lock, Hill and Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton are part of the six-member Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame Class set to be inducted this weekend.
    — Sam McDowell October 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of induct
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  • But the visit by Min Aung Hlaing, a former military chief inaugurated as president in April after a general election judged by rights groups as designed to cement the military’s hold on power, has not been free of criticism.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The changes would go into effect in 2029, when MLB is set to inaugurate new national TV deals.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of inaugurate
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  • Wavecamper, too, installs two individual rear seats standard but offers fifth and sixth seats optionally, expanding the Flex E-Line's capability to serve as a proper everyday MPV for families, as well as a cozy four-sleeper camper van.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The funding will be used to install permanent bathrooms and showers to replace the current mobile options.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of install
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  • Autonomous agents are beginning to participate in commerce on behalf of businesses, making decisions, initiating transactions and interacting with other systems at machine speed.
    — Alex Zuck, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Rothschild & Co Redburn initiates MiniMed as buy The firm said the insulin pump company has a competitive advantage.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of initiate

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“Instate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instate. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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