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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
Caroline Zimmerman
may 21, Kansas City Star, 21 May 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
Following the incident, the organization is conducting a full review of the PTA’s protocols, instating dual authorization requirements for transactions, implementing board financial training and creating consistent district-wide audit practices, the news release said.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 21, Kansas City Star, 21 May 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 kitchen is nearby and is equipped with a sink, an induction cooktop, an oven, and a fridge/freezer.—
Adam Williams
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Newsome’s journalism won various awards throughout her career, including an induction into the Silver Circle by the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the organization that awards local Emmys.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
Verb
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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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Other inductions included Jason Isbell showing up for Lucinda Williams, Don Henley inducting Trisha Yearwood, Jimmie Vaughan paying tribute to Buddy Guy, and Chris Isaak saluting Roy Orbison.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Birds are also ahead in co-ordination.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Most students who complete these programs are not seeking traditional ordination as rabbis.—
Michal Raucher,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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Recorded at Glendale’s UHF Studio, Davis worked closely with producer-bassist Dan Horne and guitarist John Lee Shannon, inaugurating a new songwriting partnership—one that trades the solitary melancholia of her earlier albums for something more open-ended and conversational.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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This program collects two mid-length documentaries by Raymond Depardon from the mid-1970s, inaugurating a career-spanning interest in former French colonial Africa.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Clarify the installation of storm shutters, responsibilities for securing outdoor furniture, and protocols for rent abatement if the property is damaged.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Months of contractor conversations, technology evaluations, capital outlays, and post-installation apps that required their own learning curve.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The Lewis family, who own Tottenham Hotspur, are promising to step up investment in the club after a near-miss with relegation from the Premier League.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Many are still forming banking habits, building credit, choosing investment platforms and deciding which institutions deserve trust.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Fortunately, some are initiating projects in their communities—sometimes in partnership with their high schools or colleges, and other times with the support of civic learning organizations.—
Rajiv Vinnakota,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Navarro’s role in initiating the deal was not publicly disclosed.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Another Tom Holland installment is due in a few weeks, while the third Spider-Verse movie limps toward next year’s release on the exhausted backs of its animators.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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Merchants in healthcare, home improvement, and luxury are already seeing average order values exceed $1,000 on installment transactions.—
Nandan Sheth,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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