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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for instate

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In June 2026, Austin cheered his sister on from the audience while she was inducted to the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

— Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
The group helped define hip-hop’s golden age, became the first rap act inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and remains one of the genre’s most influential pioneers.

— Ernie Suggs, AJC.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of induct

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Years before his diagnosis, Pat Aust advocated to install a sprinkler system inside the care home.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The hotel was one of the first to install a lobby DJ booth, and Radiohead hosted their press launches for OK Computer and Kid A here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Definition of install

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The bank initiated coverage of the telecommunications giant with an underweight rating.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 July 2026
This broad mission translates into a wide variety of programs, most of which are initiated by individual chapters according to their own priorities.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

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