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noun

as in induction

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verb

present participle of instate
as in inducting
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 instating
Verb
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 Other parts of North Carolina are also instating drought restrictions, including in the Raleigh area. — Eva Flowe april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 Perhaps a better alternative would have been instating a more general Old Hollywood dress code, rather than pointing to two specific, but very different, decades. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026 In place of funding from the university, the department proposed instating a fee requiring all non-Pell Grant eligible students to pay $25 each semester. — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instating
  1. induction
  2. inducting
  3. ordination
  4. inaugurating
  5. installation
  6. initiating
  7. investment
  8. installment
Noun
  • Gramm revealed that the two reconciled prior to the band’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Like Shelton, Tim McGraw caught up with Anderson last Sunday night at the Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of induction
Verb
  • Thank the University of Kansas for nominating me and the Blue Ribbon Committee for inducting me.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • After Galfo finished her speech, Levy presented Greenberg with his award, officially inducting him into the Circle of Champions.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of inducting
Noun
  • Bishop Martha Mary Sherman, left, carries a crucifix and stand while priests Linda Wilcox, center, and Mary Smith carry other items for a rehearsal for Annie Girresch’s ordination.
    — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The tragedy unfolded just one day after the archdiocese congratulated Sánchez Molinari on the anniversary of his ordination, Ecuadorian news outlet Primicias reported.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of ordination
Verb
  • The French leader and others were inaugurating a statue honoring Capt.
    — Masha Macpherson, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Britain’s oppression invited the people to take charge of their government, inaugurating a period of broader political participation.
    — T. H. Breen, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Definition of inaugurating
Noun
  • The installation is expected to take about eight weeks to complete, and school officials said the panels are expected to last around 25 years.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In 2001, portions of the installation were listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Quantico Marine Corps Base Historic District, encompassing 122 buildings, two landscapes, a sculpture and a water tower.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of installation
Verb
  • Research has demonstrated the importance of initiating appropriate treatment early in the course of disease, before neurological damage accumulates.
    — Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Palestinians and their amen corner believe there are no consequences for initiating war after war and losing.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of initiating
Noun
  • That downgrade threatened to pull as much as $13 billion in passive investment flows from the country.
    — Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Producers could use advanced technology to increase the recovery rate, but that requires major investments, which companies are hesitant to make in a country led by a government with a history of breaking contracts and current instability.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of investment
Noun
  • Jason’s superstar status has survived close to 50 years, via a dozen installments.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The streamer did not announce premiere dates for either installment.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
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“Instating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instating. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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