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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
  • Among the many archival pieces from some of Hollywood’s biggest names is the sequined Alice + Olivia Tallulah Princess Dress Swift wore at the 2011 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
    Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Why did people protest Gal Gadot's Walk of Fame ceremony? Among those celebrating Gadot at her Hollywood Walk of Fame induction ceremony on Tuesday were Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins and the actress' Fast & Furious costar Vin Diesel.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Francis has consistently called out priests and bishops who see themselves as somehow superior by virtue of their office or their ordination.
    Daniel Speed Thompson, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025
  • For example, prospective LGBTQ+ candidates for ordination who have waited to pursue clergy credentials must now start a lengthy evaluation process.
    Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 4 May 2024
Noun
  • Envious Detailing in Orange, California has applied paint protection film (PPF) to several of my previous cars, with every installation reflecting exceptional quality.
    Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Loyola Marymount University will host its inaugural Innovators Film Festival, offering panel discussions and experiential installations centered around AI.
    Abigail Lee, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The return on investment of educating our young, taking care of our sick and providing citizens needed services such as transportation, is not easily quantified.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The Little River project will be financed by a combination of private investment, which Swerdlow said has already been secured, and the sale of federal tax credits designed to support affordable housing development.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Amazon faced its largest labor action to date in the United States, with nearly 10,000 employees initiating a strike on Thursday at facilities across several major urban centers.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This involves engaging proactively with followers—responding to comments, initiating conversations, implementing a direct messaging strategy and actively seeking leads.
    Tony Pec, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Sweet 16 action begins Friday afternoon with an installment of an all-time rivalry: Duke and UNC.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The second installment of the collection, featuring the Cherry Blossom motif, arrived in stores worldwide on March 21, in tandem with new campaign images featuring the line’s ambassador, Zendaya.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • How to protect yourself: Remember that legitimate employers and placement agencies don’t charge job seekers.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Some were moved to the shelters and promised job placement support, case management and help finding permanent housing.
    Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Goncharenko, a Ukrainian MP and member of the Ukrainian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) said that there were also concerns about the details of the final agreement.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • This week, a team of U.S. officials are in Saudi Arabia, mediating a set of separate talks with delegations from Russia and Ukraine, working toward a possible limited cease-fire, but the outcome remains uncertain.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Instating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instating. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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