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
The world’s largest offshore wind developer, Denmark’s Orsted, decided on Feb. 5 to ditch its goal to install up to 38 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2025
The most straightforward approach would be to install Bregman as the starting second baseman and keep everyone else in their current roles, but if the Red Sox wanted there are a number of other possibilities, all with their own pros and cons.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
Have strong antivirus software: The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
And a lawsuit could be settled with an agreement to install a barrier or plantings to obstruct the view, anyway.
—Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2025
The most straightforward approach would be to install Bregman as the starting second baseman and keep everyone else in their current roles, but if the Red Sox wanted there are a number of other possibilities, all with their own pros and cons.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
Have strong antivirus software: The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
And a lawsuit could be settled with an agreement to install a barrier or plantings to obstruct the view, anyway.
—Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for install
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Trump started his second term as the oldest person inaugurated as president, at 78 years and 220 days old, with Biden right behind him at 78 years and 61 days old.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Soon after Trump was inaugurated, the federal government froze all grants, including NIH grants.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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Bosh had to be hospitalized because several of the clots broke free and ended up lodged in his lungs.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The previous attack on Black and her puppy also set the groundwork for more serious charges being lodged against the Withers in the Echelbarger case.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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His name now graces streets, parks, schools and universities, and Malcolm X Day is celebrated in more than a dozen states, including Nebraska, which inducted Malcolm X into its hall of fame in 2024.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Wayans family will also be honored at the ceremony and inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
22 Feb. 2025
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The tabby is not only engrossed but also sitting on a small plastic chair like a human, with a toy fish perched on his chest.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Called the Augusta Apartment, the 1,500-square-foot space is perched atop the legendary restaurant and boasts expansive views over the Seine and the famous cathedral.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Companies across the country had pledged sweeping support for diversity efforts after the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in 2020 initiated a national social justice movement.—
Angela Yang,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The taste and odor of Raleigh's tap water might change over the next few weeks as the city initiates its yearly water disinfection process.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Upon arriving at Casa Monti, the sight of a classic Fiat 500 parked at the entrance is a charming welcome.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, when Heidenreich drove past the beach on his way home, her car was still parked there, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Now, nestled among its arched passageways, are a number of tony beauty haunts, too.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Shot in a rather predictable style and nestled in a fair amount of cheesiness, the movie nonetheless benefits from its plethora of real locations and two charming young leads, neither of whom are professionals.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
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The album also sees Marczewski’s estate positioned as the only artist estate to have used AI vocal production in a way that is legal, ethical and undertaken with full authorization.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2025
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By Erica Sloan February 20, 2025 Sparkly beverages pumped with prebiotic fiber have been bubbling up for some time now, positioned both as gut-helpers and healthier alts to classic soda.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/install. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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