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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
  • Its 22nd induction ceremony also honored Blackpink’s Rosé and Japanese baseball great Nomo Hideo.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The legendary New England Patriots tight end was selected for induction after topping kicker Adam Vinatieri and offensive lineman Logan Mankins in fan voting.
    — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of induction
Verb
  • The Woman’s Basketball Hall of Fame will be inducting Taurasi on June 26 in Knoxville.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Thank the University of Kansas for nominating me and the Blue Ribbon Committee for inducting me.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 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
  • Raxxy, a brand founded by William Shen, will create an installation at the fair in January showcasing the brand’s down jackets that blur the lines between fashion, mathematics and sculpture.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Each unit is clearly graded on its efficiency, ease of installation, and standout features.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of installation
Verb
  • Joining Jovic in the frontcourt, Kusturica started in both scrimmages and has the body composition and athleticism to play both forward positions while also handling the ball and initiating the offense.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Legislators could begin the process of repealing the lock box by initiating a new amendment, but that wouldn’t go before voters until 2028.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of initiating
Noun
  • The complication is that about 95% of the world’s 46,000 McDonald’s restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees — and some have pushed back against a proposal that could require $650,000 to $800,000 of investment per store.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Wyoming investment extends beyond Google said the $17 billion investment is intended to deliver long-term economic benefits to Laramie County and the wider state.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of investment
Noun
  • The pop-up marks the first of its kind for the accessories label, spotlighting Drip, the most recent installment of the Body of Water collection, along with the brand’s signature tech ring covers for Oura smart rings.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Resident Evil is the third highest grossing horror film of all time in China and the biggest installment globally of the franchise.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026
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