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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
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
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
Noun
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The passenger-side kitchen block has a stow-away induction cooktop, sink and cabinetry, with the 122-L compressor fridge and microwave stacked together aft of the wet bath across the aisle.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Taylor Swift and Steven Spielberg delivered an unexpected one-two punch at June 11's Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Verb
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As for the one who had the honor of inducting her?—
Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The Minnesota Vikings are inducting former running back Adrian Peterson into the club's Ring of Honor this year, the team announced Monday.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Weeks after his ordination, Borba celebrated his first public Mass, encouraging others searching for peace and purpose to strengthen their faith.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Birds are also ahead in co-ordination.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Kim has moved quickly to capitalize, pouring investment into modernizing his capital and inaugurating one tourist resort after another.—
Stella Kim,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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In 1958, liberals and conservatives reached an agreement to alternate power, inaugurating the period known as the National Front.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
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In a city celebrated for artworks that have survived for centuries, this installation was very nearly too transient.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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As part of the opening weekend, people can access free tours for the campus' gardens and art installations.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Experts recommend initiating treatment as soon as the disease is suspected rather than waiting for laboratory confirmation, as early intervention can improve outcomes.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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In 2024, Jaylen Brown edged Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, 7-4, despite Tatum being the team’s best player all year, initiating the offense in the Finals and accumulating more points, rebounds and assists throughout the series.—
Mark Selig,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Financial and investment analysts These analysts work with portfolio managers and investment teams, conducting research to decide how money should be invested.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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For example, regular brokerage accounts, savings accounts and other investment vehicles that are not considered qualified retirement plans will generally not receive the same bankruptcy exemptions.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Three years ago, Kansas City pledged $15 million to the local host committee organizing the events on behalf of FIFA, and it was paid out in annual installments from the city’s taxes on short-term rentals.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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In this installment, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Andrew Sean Greer describes living in Venice while completing his latest novel Villa Coco.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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“Instating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instating. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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