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also instalment
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
attended the installment of the new university president
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Recent Examples of installment
The tax would be due in 2027, but it could be paid in installments over five years.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
So get ready for the next installment Tuesday when defending Olympic champion Canada faces off against the United States in the preliminary round of the Milan Cortina Games.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The outstanding balance on that credit card, according to some accounts, could likely be transitioned into an installment loan that had to be paid off.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
In addition to Diesel, Rodriguez, Ludacris, and Walker, actors who've appeared across installments include Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren, John Cena, Kurt Russell, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, and Brie Larson, among others.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
So get ready for the next installment Tuesday when defending Olympic champion Canada faces off against the United States in the preliminary round of the Milan Cortina Games.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The outstanding balance on that credit card, according to some accounts, could likely be transitioned into an installment loan that had to be paid off.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
In addition to Diesel, Rodriguez, Ludacris, and Walker, actors who've appeared across installments include Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren, John Cena, Kurt Russell, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, and Brie Larson, among others.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for installment
Noun
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On New Year’s Day, Zohran Mamdani completed his inauguration festivities and departed for Brooklyn.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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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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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
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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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“Installment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installment. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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