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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2
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
For instance, an organization may install high-top tables meant to encourage impromptu chats, or soft-seating areas meant for laptop work and casual interaction.
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Ryan Anderson, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Hartford Courant Another option is to install an above-ground macerating toilet.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
Hartford Courant Another option is to install an above-ground macerating toilet.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
This system is much easier to install than the sewage ejector pump and pit.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Anderson, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Hartford Courant Another option is to install an above-ground macerating toilet.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
Hartford Courant Another option is to install an above-ground macerating toilet.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
This system is much easier to install than the sewage ejector pump and pit.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for install
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Later this year, the company will inaugurate L’Isle-d’Espagnac, a leather goods workshop in Charente, while Loupes in Gironde, and Charleville-Mézières in Ardennes, will open in 2026 and 2027, respectively.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Bukele first offered to house violent U.S. criminals shortly after Trump was inaugurated.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The £200m sale is now being scrutinised by the Premier League from a fair market value perspective — and the profit Chelsea lodged as a result may be adjusted if they are deemed to have inflated Chelsea Women’s price.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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During mating, one or both palps are detached and left lodged inside the female’s reproductive tract.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Tracks from any of the approximately 400 legends will be eligible, including judge Lionel Richie, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Tight end Antonio Gates, a former Charger, will officially be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Aug. 2, alongside cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen and wide receiver Sterling Sharpe.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Head to Dockside Restaurant for a relaxed Carolina seafood spot perched right on the water's edge.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Tina Fey is wearing a matching pajama set, perched on the edge of an oversized chair and discussing her tenure as a receptionist at the Evanston, Illinois, YMCA in the early ’90s.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
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Businesses are wary of making those investments, citing uncertainty in operating conditions initiated by Trump’s tariff push, which has been rolled out in fits and starts.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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The recall, initiated by Blooming Import Inc. in Brooklyn, New York, affects 74 cases of Golden Crop Candy, which included the dyes Blue 1, Red 40 and Acid Red 18, which were not listed on the product label.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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In an unrelated incident a few hours later, in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, a 39-year-old man approached his Tesla parked near the corner of Hawthorne St. and Rogers Ave.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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According to new information from the Medical Examiner’s Office, her vehicle was found by San Diego police officers parked near the trailhead five days earlier on April 2.—
Caleb Lunetta,
Mercury News,
11 Apr. 2025
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From $1,345 per night Rio Palena Lodge Chile Part of the luxury collective Eleven, this remote seven-room lodge is nestled on 30 acres of riverfront in the Los Lagos region.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
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Rima, a Mediterranean grill nestled within the resort's treetops, offers succulent steaks and creative fare, including pastas and salads, complemented by a fine selection of wines and cocktails.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The fortunate ones made it to international waters, positioning themselves in the shipping lanes, hoping a ship would rescue them.—
Lauren Vuong,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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But with the 24th pick in the first round, the Vikings are positioned relatively well for one of the consensus top two safeties: Nick Emmanwori from South Carolina and Malaki Starks from Georgia.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/install. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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