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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
  • That lack of transparency, although unfortunate, could be critical in maintaining the independence of the vote, given the pressure applied by President Trump, who publicly campaigned before and after his election for Rose’s induction.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
  • By on-field merits alone, Rose absolutely deserves induction into the Hall — his 4,256 hits are most in MLB history.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • McElroy had been San Diego’s first-ever cardinal and gained national attention because of his more progressive stances on a range of hot-button issues, including support for the ordination of women.
    Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
  • And with that, the 75-year-old Pfleger decided to host an all-day event to honor the 50th anniversary of his ordination.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • The second gen version from Arlo offers a simple is a wireless installation that delivers great video quality, smart detection, and a rechargeable battery.
    Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
  • According to Gaston, more than half of residential installations now follow this third-party ownership model.
    Tik Root, Wired News, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Despite considerable investment, SANDAG’s bike projects have been criticized for delays in bringing online infrastructure that could improve safety for users.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
  • Behind the headlines and investment decisions lies a deeper system.
    IESE Business School, Forbes.com, 27 May 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
  • The final episode of The Handmaid's Tale doesn't go out with a bang – there was plenty of that in last week's explosive, penultimate installment – but rather tearful goodbyes, fresh beginnings, and a surprise reunion with a beloved character from the past.
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 May 2025
  • Based on the tease in the finale, even non-gamers might expect the next installment to be more focused on Abby, and that certainly appears to be the case.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • The circumstances illuminate a pressing issue in award campaigning: the lack of rigorous oversight in category placement.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 May 2025
  • That’s the title’s highest placement in the U.K. this week, and a particularly special one on the list of top-selling collections across the nation.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • The countries’ respective leaders were notably absent from the talks, after Putin rejected Zelensky’s offer for an in-person sit-down and did not accompany the Russian delegation to Turkey.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 25 May 2025
  • Each phase—hands-on management, systematization, delegation and scaling—is a critical building block for a sustainable future.
    Ivan Terzi, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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“Instating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instating. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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