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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 Hall changed its criteria to ensure Leach would have a chance for induction.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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The polished stainless steel construction delivers fast, even heating on every cooktop - including induction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 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
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
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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Engineers at Titan-2 oversaw the installation of the core catcher into a concrete shaft of the reactor containment building for Unit 7.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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ArcBlue is pitching a simpler astrophotography setup that minimizes installation and monitoring, while still aiming for serious deep-sky capability.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Alvarado might have gotten away with some hard contact when initiating the box out, but Wembanyama may have gotten away with a flagrant foul after wrapping both of his arms near Alvarado's neck and tossing him like a rag doll.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The judge criticized Saenz for initiating some of the phone calls and not immediately hanging up when her son called, but did not hold her in contempt.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Noun
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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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This investment needs to be enabled via structural changes to the financial system.—
Nina Seega,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Last June, it was announced that Denis Villeneuve would direct the newest installment of the franchise.—
Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The upcoming season will be based on the next installment of Shane and Ilya’s story in Reid’s novels, The Long Game, along with the fifth book in the series, Role Model.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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“Instating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instating. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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