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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
  • A week ahead of the band’s induction into the songwriters hall of fame, Johnston, McDonald, Simmons and John McFee, all now in their seventies, sat down with The Hollywood Reporter recalling their legendary career, their biggest songs and their longevity.
    Steve Bloom, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
  • He was honored with two Grammy Awards, inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame and recognition from the Kennedy Center Honors committee in 2007.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 11 June 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
  • The green energy tax breaks involve not only those used by buyers of electric vehicles, like Elon Musk's Tesla line, but also the production and investment tax credits for developers of renewables and other energy sources.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
  • As with all equity investments, investors should carefully evaluate all options with a qualified investment professional before making any investment decision.
    Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 8 June 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
  • The sixth installment in Warner Bros. and New Line’s long-running horror property, in which people die in increasingly insane incidents, is a huge hit.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 June 2025
  • John Wick’s opening weekend box office has grown throughout each installment’s release.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • Their matte finish aligned with the gown’s soft tulle overlay, offering contrast to the precise strap placement and bold proportions.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 June 2025
  • There’s no religious instruction during job training, placement and coaching offered to disabled people through the affiliates, the state said.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
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“Instating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instating. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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