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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 induction ceremony takes place tonight at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2026
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It's equipped with a farmhouse-style sink, an induction cooktop, an oven, and a fridge/freezer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Mayor Josh Huddlestun administered the oath of office, officially inducting the recruits into the department.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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Billy Idol, who joined Jelly Roll and Tool frontman Maynard Keenan in inducting the Prince of Darkness into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in October 2024, praised Osbourne in the caption of a post remembering that night.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The encounter between Christianity’s two most famous religious figures would have been unthinkable just a few years ago, given the divisions between their two churches over women’s ordination in general and Mullally's appointment in particular.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The encounter between Christianity’s two most famous religious figures would have been unthinkable just a few years ago, given the divisions between their two churches over women’s ordination in general and Mullally’s appointment in particular.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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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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Inside a 32,000 square foot modular home factory filled with the sounds of construction, high school student June Baker and her teacher Darrin Rassmusen huddled over blueprints trying to figure out what went wrong with a drywall installation.—
Sam Fuqua,
NPR,
11 Dec. 2025
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Some iconic Louisville moments from the 90s include the installation of the 120-foot Slugger baseball bat in downtown, the winning elections of former Kentucky Governors Brereton Jones and Paul Patton, the Cardinals winning the 1991 Fiesta Bowl and the completion of the Capital Holding Center.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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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Continuing to delay the matter, Wysong said, could provoke further legal action from Virginia Key, LLC, such as initiating contempt proceedings and potentially putting city commissioners at risk of being sued in their individual capacity.—
Tess Riski
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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It was thought up by HayMax Capital, a real estate investment firm based in Aspen responsible for a few other hospitality developments, luxury residences, and commercial projects in the area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The investment also reflects Ark's broader thesis around technological convergence.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
11 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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Did the success of the first installment take him by surprise?—
Simon Button,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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“Instating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instating. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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