installations

noun

plural of installation
1
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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2
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 Small and medium-sized unmanned aircraft can threaten forces and installations, requiring interceptors that balance engagement range with operational flexibility. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 The fair added that outdoor art installations in the Public Program on Avenue Winston Churchill will be removed separately. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The dashboard collects information on energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, waste management, workforce demographics and renewable-energy installations. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Winding paths, illuminated murals and art installations add to the landscaping. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 Small modular reactors could go further, supplying dependable power close to military installations, advanced manufacturing facilities, and AI data centers. — Dr. Sarah Kapnick, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026 That caught the attention of his professor Allan Sekula, a conceptual artist who married photography and text to create installations that explored issues of labor and trade. — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 There are pavilions and live installations where the audience can immerse themselves in these worlds. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 Prior to this latest announcement, ReactOS required users to keep a FAT32 partition for installations. — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
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  1. inaugurations
  2. facilities
  3. inaugurals
  4. installments
  5. investments
Noun
  • Roosevelt took his first oath of office on March 4, 1933, but his subsequent inaugurations took place on January 20.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Fireworks herald the World Cup, the Olympics, inaugurations, weddings, railroad openings, royal matrimony, saints, the Saints, the spring equinox, eclipses, the New Year, the Day of the Dead, the beginning of summer, the end of it.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of inaugurations
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  • Blue Origin announced a major expansion of its already considerable Florida launch facilities last Friday with the intent of eventually flying more than 100 rockets a year from there, Ars reports.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Oil pollution in the Gulf could damage these facilities, imperiling water supply.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of facilities
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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
Definition of inaugurals
Noun
  • Jason’s superstar status has survived close to 50 years, via a dozen installments.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The host asked if a similar process could produce two more installments.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of installments
Noun
  • Hackett said adjusting investments to reflect personal financial goals, changes in risk tolerance, or shifting income needs are good reasons to make changes.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Tesla eventually ended the week higher, up about 5%, after initially falling after its results showed enormous investments into emerging technology verticals.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of investments

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“Installations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installations. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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