Definition of installationnext
1
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the installation of a new president takes place once every four years

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as in facility
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose a massive installation that supplies the electrical power needs for the entire state

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Recent Examples of installation Conflicting agency approvals, outdated rules, and understaffed technical review teams delay installations for months or years. Laura Kavanagh, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026 Luckily, tension rods offer a no-nail, drill, or power tool installation method to hang curtains. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026 While an initial opening timeline has shifted back a few weeks as construction continues, Levine said the delay allows the team to focus on final details, from lighting installations to finishing touches across the auditorium and artist areas. Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026 The brand has an installation highlighting the innovation and functionality behind its ultra-light winter products and is also offering embroideries inspired by Olympic sports. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for installation
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Noun
  • On New Year’s Day, Zohran Mamdani completed his inauguration festivities and departed for Brooklyn.
    Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Some believe that everyone who had interest has already watched Amazon’s glossy look at the first lady in the lead up to the inauguration.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
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  • At peak periods, the lookout has drawn thousands of people a day, overwhelming narrow access roads and limited parking facilities.
    Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Olathe City Council also approved using their dollars to help build the team’s new training facility and team headquarters on 165 acres in Olathe city limits.
    Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
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  • In late November, Unrivaled chief brand officer Kirby Porter joined Jessica Stacey, senior vice president of external communications at Sephora, onstage at WWD’s inaugural The Catalysts summit, discussing the strength of beauty’s alliance with women’s sports, specifically.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • In Andrew Jackson's first inaugural, Andrew Jackson calls himself an instrument of the federal Constitution.
    NBC news, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
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  • For starters, on some level, everything on Moltbook required human initiation.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Fraternity initiation ends in tragedy Several fraternity members at Northern Arizona University were arrested for hazing in the death of a student following a rush event.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026

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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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