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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
  • People walk past Reserve Bank of India signage in front of an installation stall at Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, India, on Aug. 28, 2024.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 June 2025
  • No loss of power, much less installation space, much fewer parts.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Private enterprises and those with foreign investments saw profits improve 4.3% and 2.5%, respectively.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 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
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The circumstances illuminate a pressing issue in award campaigning: the lack of rigorous oversight in category placement.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 May 2025
  • Surgical treatment usually involves placement of a shunt.
    Christie D’Zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • The American delegation will be led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
  • The delegation hoped to get answers on whether a recent directive had been issued calling for additional enforcement actions outside of courthouses.
    Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
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“Instating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instating. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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