INSTALL Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

install

verb

in-ˈstȯl

Definition of install

as in to inaugurate

to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies installed her as the new principal of the high school

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as in to lodge

to establish or place comfortably or snugly installed herself in an easy chair by the fireplace and remained there for the rest of the afternoon

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Recent Examples of install CyberGuy has previously covered fake Windows update pages that actually install malware. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 In an act of something like willful, somewhat disturbing friendliness, or a desire not to have to deal with Leo the next time he’s locked out, Clive makes a copy of Leo’s key and installs a lock box by his door. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 And as stores like Walmart and Kroger install electronic shelf labels across thousands of stores, the infrastructure for high-frequency dynamic pricing in brick and mortar shopping is taking shape. — Lindsay Owens, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026 Spinnova had originally planned to install the line in Jyväskylä, Finland. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for install

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But the visit by Min Aung Hlaing, a former military chief inaugurated as president in April after a general election judged by rights groups as designed to cement the military’s hold on power, has not been free of criticism.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
The changes would go into effect in 2029, when MLB is set to inaugurate new national TV deals.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of inaugurate

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Sunday night, when the 48-year-old Abraham became the 15th member inducted into the Falcons’ Ring of Honor at halftime of the team’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, tears were certainly in play.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Lock, Hill and Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton are part of the six-member Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame Class set to be inducted this weekend.

— Sam McDowell October 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of induct

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The rooms Every single one of the 75 rooms is ocean-facing, with floor to ceiling sliding glass doors framing the view, and leading to private terraces perched above the mangroves.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
The country music icon and her husband, Carl Dean, acquired the third-acre spread perched just above the Sunset Strip in December 1985 for $750,000.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of perch

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Autonomous agents are beginning to participate in commerce on behalf of businesses, making decisions, initiating transactions and interacting with other systems at machine speed.

— Alex Zuck, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Rothschild & Co Redburn initiates MiniMed as buy The firm said the insulin pump company has a competitive advantage.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of initiate

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When the Americans failed to pressure Guijarro some 25 yards out, the Spanish captain ripped a bending effort that nestled in goalkeeper Claudia Dickey’s netting.

— Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Expect a rich palette of creams, golds, seas of blues, and pops of burgundy nestled against dark wood furniture and an array of textured fabrics.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of nestle

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Investors who position for those bailouts stand to benefit, Hayes said, pointing to the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis and other episodes over the past two decades.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
An aging America shifts the mix of demand, and some businesses are better positioned than others to catch it.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026