as in to induct
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 instate
In 2023, President Biden and former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) agreed to raise the debt ceiling while instating additional federal spending caps over the subsequent two years.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
The agency warned that failure to observe the remaining judicial restrictions could result in harsher restrictions being instated.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
In either case, the city would instate a temporary replacement and then hold a special election within 80 days.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025
Nearly a million migrants had gotten screening appointments through the app since it was instated in January 2023.
—Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
The agency warned that failure to observe the remaining judicial restrictions could result in harsher restrictions being instated.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
In either case, the city would instate a temporary replacement and then hold a special election within 80 days.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025
Nearly a million migrants had gotten screening appointments through the app since it was instated in January 2023.
—Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instate
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Time magazine recognized her as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, and she was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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In 2022, she was ranked among the top five Nurse Influencers on LinkedIn by industry sources and was also inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing for her efforts to combat disruptive behaviors in healthcare.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Dorsey, a lawyer in the executive branch since the Obama administration, was named acting general counsel for the White House’s Office of Administration in January, when Trump was inaugurated.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
22 May 2025
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Also in 1973, the Chilean military, with the C.I.A.’s help, deposed Chile’s president, Salvador Allende, and inaugurated what became a 17-year dictatorship.—
Lily Meyer,
The Dial,
20 May 2025
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So over time, the use of electric fencing, and the expertise needed to install and maintain it, has spread through her community and the surrounding region, with 535 electric fences installed to date.—
Lesley Evans Ogden,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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However, if the compost is soggy and open to the air, add a lid to the bin to keep the rain out, or install a tarp or other covering over your compost in wet weather.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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Three months into a boycott initiated in response to Target’s decision to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, the retailer has reported a decline in sales and profits.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Casas said that any such accusations would still require further investigation, but that such information could potentially initiate probable cause.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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“Instate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instate. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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