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as in inaugurations
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 facilities
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 installations
The museum also had an area set aside to play Jenga as well as an impressive display of Jenga curated art installations.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
This exhibition, about the way phones connect us to the natural world, features multimedia installations, a sprawling graphic novel and more than 750 objects.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
During Juneteenth weekend, the neighborhood feels less like a district and more like an open invitation — murals, pop-ups, and installations spilling into storefronts and sidewalks, with artists and visitors drifting in and out of shared space.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
The cash problem could affect the economy of San Diego, which is home to the largest Navy and Marine installations on the West Coast and is the headquarters of Third Fleet.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
In the Philippines, which is in a national energy emergency, a survey of 20 local solar companies found a 70% increase in weekly installations and a six-fold jump in customer inquiries since the conflict began.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
The calendar of events includes debuts, design-forward collaborations and installations that showcase contemporary living through an urban lens.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Individuals balancing family schedules or other responsibilities can structure their work around limited hours, completing select installations without committing to a full-scale operation.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Data centers may be coming to your neighborhood as side installations associated with new homes—and in exchange would offer subsidized electricity and Internet access along with backup batteries to homeowners.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
This exhibition, about the way phones connect us to the natural world, features multimedia installations, a sprawling graphic novel and more than 750 objects.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
During Juneteenth weekend, the neighborhood feels less like a district and more like an open invitation — murals, pop-ups, and installations spilling into storefronts and sidewalks, with artists and visitors drifting in and out of shared space.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
The cash problem could affect the economy of San Diego, which is home to the largest Navy and Marine installations on the West Coast and is the headquarters of Third Fleet.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
In the Philippines, which is in a national energy emergency, a survey of 20 local solar companies found a 70% increase in weekly installations and a six-fold jump in customer inquiries since the conflict began.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
The calendar of events includes debuts, design-forward collaborations and installations that showcase contemporary living through an urban lens.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Individuals balancing family schedules or other responsibilities can structure their work around limited hours, completing select installations without committing to a full-scale operation.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Data centers may be coming to your neighborhood as side installations associated with new homes—and in exchange would offer subsidized electricity and Internet access along with backup batteries to homeowners.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for installations
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That vulnerability is magnified in settings like Saturday’s dinner—which, unlike inaugurations or the State of the Union address, was not designated a National Special Security Event, the Secret Service told me.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes, the horses don regalia for ceremonies like inaugurations, state funerals and the National Cherry Blossom Festival.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Aside from a ballroom, there’s little in the way of extra bells-and-whistles facilities—there’s no pool or spa, for example.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The remaining inventories are needed to maintain minimum operating levels in pipelines and storage facilities to keep supply chains functioning.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Rush also showed up from 1960-62 on seven episodes of Wagon Train — John Ford directed him in one — and from 1962-63 on three installments of Laramie.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The city will disburse the loan in four installments during construction.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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In my opinion, platform investments are not a silver bullet themselves.—
Prashanthi Kolluru,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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HarbourView’s entertainment investments to date have focused on film, TV and music catalogs, including those of Kelly Clarkson, George Benson, Luis Fonsi, Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie, Nelly, Wiz Khalifa, and others.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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“Installations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installations. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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