instate

[in-steyt] / ɪnˈsteɪt /

VERB

initiate

Synonyms

WEAK

admit begin break the ice come out with come up with commence dream up enter get ball rolling get feet wet get under way inaugurate induct install institute intro invest kick off launch make up open originate pioneer set in motion set up take in take up trigger usher in

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Orozco noted that there have been attempts in the past to instate a fee for asylum applications, including during Trump’s first term, but it was only around $50 and never ended up materializing.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2025

The backing from ValueAct and Blackwells arrives as Peltz’s hedge fund, Trian Fund Management, has escalated its campaign to instate Peltz as a board member, an effort backed by former Marvel Entertainment CEO Ike Perlmutter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2024

Neither home team has taken a lead in the first four games of the first postseason meeting between the instate AL West rivals.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Houston Astros know they are in for quite a fight to overtake their instate rival to win another AL West title.

From Washington Times • Jul. 4, 2023

If there be no surplus labor to instate, there is no function to perform; for disorder arises only during the process of instatement, when the striking labor army and the surplus labor army clash together.

From War of the Classes by London, Jack

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