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
In response to the lawsuit, the government argued that an injunction was unnecessary, since the federal government had already restored the students’ immigration statuses and instated a new policy — on April 26 — that the government wouldn’t revoke immigration statuses again for the same reason.
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Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
Now, a new style has been instated for men, one with just as much attitude but a lot more dimension.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Kain said that the threat was isolated to the two minors in custody, but that sheriff officials had spoken with administrators about instating additional security measures at the school.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025
In March, the Trump administration briefly instated a 25% tariff on Mexico.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
Now, a new style has been instated for men, one with just as much attitude but a lot more dimension.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Kain said that the threat was isolated to the two minors in custody, but that sheriff officials had spoken with administrators about instating additional security measures at the school.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025
In March, the Trump administration briefly instated a 25% tariff on Mexico.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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The sovereign, 76, stepped out wearing his Marshal's uniform with the Order of the Thistle insignia, reflecting his position in Scotland's highest order of chivalry, which his wife, Queen Camilla, was inducted into last year.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Ulrich first recalled the time in 2006 when Metallica inducted Black Sabbath into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and played a few of their songs as Ozzy, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward looked on from the audience.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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Citing comments from industry sources familiar with the matter, the South Korean publication noted that the Hanwha Ocean Global Engineering Center India was inaugurated on Sunday at an industrial hub in Noida, some 26 kilometers away from India's capital, New Delhi.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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Then, shortly after Trump was inaugurated, ICE officers asked Blanco to come in for another appointment and detained him.—
Perla Trevizo,
ProPublica,
30 July 2025
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Trim trees; install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass; seal outside wall openings.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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With Petterson out, Soriano had unanimous support to install the five new members, bringing the total number to nine.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Wolverines were also planning to transfer $6.1 million less to the school overall this year, while initiating a series of budget cuts that could save $10 million year-over-year, according to the Detroit Free Press.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Susquehanna initiates Parker-Hannifin as positive The firm said shares have plenty more room to run.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Instate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instate. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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