as in establishing
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
Elizabeth Cady Stanton is generally credited with instituting the women's-rights movement in 1848
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Recent Examples of instituting
In 2024, the Biden Administration strengthened MATS beyond the original 2012 standards, instituting continuous emissions monitoring and stricter pollution limits for particulate matter and mercury.
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Simmone Shah, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
That statute allows a court to ban a vexatious litigator from instituting legal actions in any Ohio courts.
—Jack Greiner, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
But his commitment was lacking until interim coach Mike Kafka finally started instituting consequences, twice benching Carter for missing team meetings.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Oswego trustees as a committee of the whole recently discussed instituting a $750 administrative fee on drivers who flee or attempt to elude police as a way to improve safety on the roads and recover the costs associated with these types of violations.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani, the new democratic socialist mayor of New York City, is setting an example with his plan of instituting accessible and affordable city-run grocery stores for New Yorkers, many of whom live in food deserts.
—Tania Fabo, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Instigating tariff wars Trump has repeatedly destabilized global markets by instituting, lifting and reimposing sweeping tariffs on foreign nations.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Communicating budget cuts Grant-Dawson urged precision in terms of the plan’s language and also stressed the importance of impact statements to show those affected by the cuts that the district had a specific purpose in mind when instituting the cut, and was aware of its potential consequences.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft have all benefited from instituting passkeys and industry associations have pushed to make passkeys the standard.
—Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
Simmone Shah, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
That statute allows a court to ban a vexatious litigator from instituting legal actions in any Ohio courts.
—Jack Greiner, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
But his commitment was lacking until interim coach Mike Kafka finally started instituting consequences, twice benching Carter for missing team meetings.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Oswego trustees as a committee of the whole recently discussed instituting a $750 administrative fee on drivers who flee or attempt to elude police as a way to improve safety on the roads and recover the costs associated with these types of violations.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani, the new democratic socialist mayor of New York City, is setting an example with his plan of instituting accessible and affordable city-run grocery stores for New Yorkers, many of whom live in food deserts.
—Tania Fabo, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Instigating tariff wars Trump has repeatedly destabilized global markets by instituting, lifting and reimposing sweeping tariffs on foreign nations.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Communicating budget cuts Grant-Dawson urged precision in terms of the plan’s language and also stressed the importance of impact statements to show those affected by the cuts that the district had a specific purpose in mind when instituting the cut, and was aware of its potential consequences.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft have all benefited from instituting passkeys and industry associations have pushed to make passkeys the standard.
—Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instituting
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Not to take anything away from her legendary performance as an award-winning athlete, but these style choices are meaningful in their own right, establishing her as the latest Gen Z addition to a long line of athletes who refuse to sacrifice personal style on the world's stage.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Bills still alive Local governments would be banned from establishing their own forms of identification under this House bill.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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The question now becomes how much, if at all, the heat will come off him after initiating his agency divestment.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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This change interacts with the magnets, increasing their magnetic field, and initiating a flow of new electricity through the coils.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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In addition to Chervinsky, the organization’s founding team is composed of policy counsel Brad Bourque, formerly an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell, and policy director Salah Ghazzal, previously policy lead at Variant.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite being one of the league’s founding clubs, FCD is still searching for its first MLS Cup, a contrast to reigning champion Inter Miami, which lifted the trophy in just its eighth year of existence.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Lanson Place answered the call in 2005 as one of Hong Kong’s first boutique hotels, introducing a more intimate, residential-style approach to luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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All four companies have taken steps to improve safety, including by introducing parental controls tools, adding privacy settings for young users, increasing content restrictions and offering options to limit notifications or time spent scrolling.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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When creating the outfits for the first 2001 Bridget Jones cast, Fleming sought to give Jones — whose diary entries detailed her romantic adventures, weight, and alcohol and cigarette consumption — a pragmatic, somewhat disheveled look that would feel relatable to busy women.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The wreath is made with artificial jasmine, lavender, and daisies, as well as other wildflowers, creating a vibrant piece for your front door.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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Justin’s pioneering spirit — and the leadership of Andrew, Pieter and colleagues worldwide — created an organization defined by its powerful belief in independent creators.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Funeral arrangements for Coconut Grove advocate and pioneering Black nurse Thelma Gibson have been announced.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Eight years after launching her eponymous cosmetics brand Westman Atelier, the makeup artist feels more self-assured than ever.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Rodney Harrison, former NYPD chief of department under ex-Mayor de Blasio, has been involved in conversations with the Mamdani administration on launching the effort, a source familiar with the situation told the Daily News.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Instituting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instituting. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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