1
as in to inaugurate
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
installed her as the new principal of the high school
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as in to lodge
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
installed herself in an easy chair by the fireplace and remained there for the rest of the afternoon
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Recent Examples of install
Brinton said the firm is working with experts to map and appraise the land taken for the trail, as well as things like fencing or buffers landowners have had to install.
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Mets owner and hedge-fund titan Steven Cohen, of course, with his $8 billion Metropolitan Park that would install a Hard Rock casino next door to Citi Field in Queens.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 Oct. 2025
Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and impact glass.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
That includes a bill that would allow Milwaukee to install traffic and speed cameras on intersections with high rates of car crashes and automatically cite drivers who speed at a specified rate.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Mets owner and hedge-fund titan Steven Cohen, of course, with his $8 billion Metropolitan Park that would install a Hard Rock casino next door to Citi Field in Queens.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 Oct. 2025
Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and impact glass.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
That includes a bill that would allow Milwaukee to install traffic and speed cameras on intersections with high rates of car crashes and automatically cite drivers who speed at a specified rate.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for install
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Eisenman has also broadened the brand’s appeal to bring in other generations, most recently inaugurating a 360-degree campaign with new global ambassador Leighton Meester.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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After Kibaki’s victory was declared, the president was inaugurated in a strange dusk ceremony that infuriated Odinga’s camp.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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The ex-councilor pleaded guilty on May 5 to two of six charges — one count of wire fraud and one count of theft concerning a federal program — that had been lodged against her in a December 2024 federal indictment.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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The latest ceasefire quickly showed signs of fragility as both sides lodged complaints about how the other was handling the rollout of phase one, but the agreement has continued to hold as of Tuesday.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The four original Kiss members were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
17 Oct. 2025
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True greatness will get most NFL players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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In late June, the building is perched amid lush green trees that cover the mountain’s base.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to Carscoops, early renderings reveal a low-slung front end, circular headlights, a modest front grille, and a compact cockpit, complemented by wing mirrors perched high on the A-pillars.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Wells Fargo initiates Exxon Mobil at overweight Wells sees several positive catalysts for the country’s largest fossil fuel company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ben's Original is initiating a voluntary recall in the United States for some of its heat-and-eat rice products, because some of the packages may be contaminated with small stones, which could cause injury.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Spectators can park in the streets around the school.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Being able to forego a potentially long drive to and from the local airport saves time for those who’d rather park their PJ in the driveway or backyard.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Later, in adulthood, Alice makes miniatures for a living, inspired by artist Joseph Cornell’s boxes and the tiny fairies her mother owned, nestled in the head of a pin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Spread in one layer, nestling the chicken, skin-side up, between the tomatoes and chickpeas.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Moog’s lightweight turret, with its focus on mobility, commonality, and rapid adaptability, positions the company as a key contributor to that evolving vision for next-generation air defense.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Jenny Taylor, vice president of marketing for Salomon North America, told FN that West Hollywood fits with the brand’s focus on positioning itself at the intersection of culture, lifestyle, and performance.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/install. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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