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instating

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verb

present participle of instate
as in inducting
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 Synonyms for instating
Noun
  • The induction ceremony will be held on March 9 and 10, 2026, in Daytona Beach.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The band hadn’t performed live since a tour around their Rock Hall induction back in 2021 — and at the Roxy, the group paid tribute to late Blondie drummer Clem Burke, who played with the Go-Go’s during that trek while Gina Schock recovered from thumb surgery.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This weekend, Francis was supposed to have celebrated deacons, a ministry in the church that precedes ordination to the priesthood.
    Nicole Winfield and Silvia Stellacci, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Pope Francis said in 2016 that the ban on women's ordination as priests is likely to remain in place forever, according to the National Catholic Reporter.
    BrieAnna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Shannon Riley, founder and CEO of Building 180 – an art production and consulting agency that arranged the installation – told USA TODAY battery and funding reasons limit the subtle chest motions that mimic breathing to an hour a day, from 5-6 p.m.
    Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Part of being able to lower costs for the builder was focused on making the installation process more efficient.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Mongolia relies on Russia for fuel and electricity and China for investment in its mining industry.
    John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Thanks to the rise of digital tools, remote work, and access to online business education, launching a business today doesn’t require a storefront or a huge investment.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • During the 180-review period, the Attorney General shall cease initiating new FCPA investigations or enforcement actions, absent exception.
    Robert Anello, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Start Fertilizing in Early Spring or Late Winter When the days start to get longer and the temperatures warm in early spring or late winter, orchids begin producing new growth and initiating bud development, Kondrat says.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Or skip this one and come back for the next two installments, which will be more fun.
    Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • In the first three installments of the Concacaf Nations League, the United States men’s national team left with gold medals.
    Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • That’s quite the placement for a tune that was released almost a decade ago.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • However, their placement as the second match of the night felt underwhelming given the storyline.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Our Connecticut delegation has been unwavering in their efforts to protect Medicaid, working tirelessly in Washington to prevent reductions to this vital program.
    Jennifer Jackson, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2025
  • But Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi who leads the Iranian delegation in the talks has rejected negotiations that would limit his country's program as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff has said would be required.
    Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Instating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instating. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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