as in to induct
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 instate
Now, a new style has been instated for men, one with just as much attitude but a lot more dimension.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Kain said that the threat was isolated to the two minors in custody, but that sheriff officials had spoken with administrators about instating additional security measures at the school.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025
In March, the Trump administration briefly instated a 25% tariff on Mexico.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Trump has instated a 25% tax on most Canadian goods.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Kain said that the threat was isolated to the two minors in custody, but that sheriff officials had spoken with administrators about instating additional security measures at the school.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025
In March, the Trump administration briefly instated a 25% tariff on Mexico.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Trump has instated a 25% tax on most Canadian goods.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instate
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Meanwhile, Sharapova is scheduled to be inducted in to the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August, 23, alongside the Bryan Brothers.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Just last year, McCoy was inducted into the Eagles' Hall of Fame.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Colton was among the roughly 1,500 people convicted in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and pardoned by Trump on the same day he was inaugurated for his second term in office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 July 2025
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Conversely, under Trump, the average weekly paycheck buys 1% more today than when he was inaugurated in January.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Trim trees; install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass; seal outside wall openings.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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During the July 25-28 road closure, crews will also install a high-friction surface treatment, which increases pavement friction even when wet weather makes the road slick, Woodrum said.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 July 2025
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Train managers to initiate—not just relay—purpose conversations.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Some of those people, joined by younger tribal members, later initiated the long process of restoring their lifeblood, the Klamath River and its watershed.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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“Instate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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