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
Conservatives have taken issue with the bill's failure to install work requirements for childless Medicaid recipients without disabilities before 2029.
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 May 2025
There’s an even brighter set on sale right now that doesn’t require any tools to install — and Amazon shoppers have been buying them by the truckload.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 18 May 2025
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, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
For rabbits, install a fence with a minimum height of 18 inches with one-inch openings, such as inexpensive chicken wire, which will last a few seasons.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 May 2025
There’s an even brighter set on sale right now that doesn’t require any tools to install — and Amazon shoppers have been buying them by the truckload.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 18 May 2025
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, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
For rabbits, install a fence with a minimum height of 18 inches with one-inch openings, such as inexpensive chicken wire, which will last a few seasons.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
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Dorsey, a lawyer in the executive branch since the Obama administration, was named acting general counsel for the White House’s Office of Administration in January, when Trump was inaugurated.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
22 May 2025
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The policy change was tied to an executive order signed on Jan. 20, when Trump was inaugurated, that called for enhanced screening and vetting across federal agencies, as well as a presidential action designating cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
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He’s also had 16 immigration detainers lodged against him in the last three years.—
Brie Stimson , Griff Jenkins,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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He then was shot on the right side of his chest, the bullet missing his heart but lodging into his left armpit.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
16 May 2025
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In 2016, when Rose was inducted into the Reds’ Hall of Fame and his number was retired and in 2017 when his statue was dedicated, the franchise was in a rebuilding phase, losing 94 games in each of those seasons.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The Hall of Famers Gallery honors every Hall of Famer inducted into the hall and a key symbol of the renovation is a cast racket for every inductee.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The origin of the tradition was in 1936, when Louis Meyer, after having won his third Indy 500, sat perched on his car and had a bottle of buttermilk in his left hand.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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The cat, perched beside Riley, was recorded gently licking the side of his canine sibling's face.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Three months into a boycott initiated in response to Target’s decision to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, the retailer has reported a decline in sales and profits.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Casas said that any such accusations would still require further investigation, but that such information could potentially initiate probable cause.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Vehicles awaiting shipment are parked at a port on March 27, 2025 in Yokohama, Japan.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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Baird, who was a regular customer, parked at a gas pump shortly before midnight and entered the store.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Clinique La Prairie in Montreux, Switzerland starting at approximately $25,000 depending on program For many, Clinique La Prairie, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva, is synonymous with longevity.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Broadcom is strategically positioned to capitalize on the generative AI surge with its extensive suite of networking, storage, cybersecurity, and semiconductor offerings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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As California positions itself as a leader on climate change, former Los Angeles mayor and gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa is pivoting away from his own track record as an environmental champion to defend the state’s struggling oil industry.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/install. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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