instate
verb
in·state
| \ in-ˈstāt
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instated;
instating;
instates
Definition of instate
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Synonyms for instate
Synonyms
baptize, inaugurate, induct, initiate, install, invest, seat
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Examples of instate in a Sentence
the new secretary of the treasury was instated on Monday
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Eckhardt and Gramenos can apply for permits to remedy these conditions and can file to re-instate their privileges once the issues have been fixed. — Tracy Swartz, chicagotribune.com, "‘Windy City Rehab’ in limbo as city upholds suspension decisions," 29 July 2019 The campaign is demanding Postmates instate at a $6 minimum pay per job for workers, in addition to still earning per-mile, base rates and tips. — Sara Ashley O'brien, CNN, "On-demand workers are protesting -- using the apps they work for," 14 June 2019 In a statement on Facebook, the union called on corporate to instate a policy allowing for political protest pins to be worn at work. — Alexandra Deabler, Fox News, "Oregon fast food restaurant revises button policy after employees' wear 'Abolish Ice' and 'No one is illegal' pins at work," 9 Sep. 2018 The New York City Council voted today to pass a package of bills that would, among other things, instate a 12-month pause on adding new ride-hail cars while the city studies the companies’ effects on congestion and driver wages. — Johana Bhuiyan, Recode, "Uber lost in NYC. But here’s the real problem.," 8 Aug. 2018 Commit to tending to yourself like a precious little garden, and get curious about what’s growing and shifting beneath the surface. Ritualize your everyday rather than instate harsh regimens. — Bess Matassa, Teen Vogue, "Weekly Horoscopes September 17-23," 10 Sep. 2016 In August 2017, an arbitrator overturned Johnson's firing and ordered the county to re-instate him at the rank of corporal. — Cory Shaffer, cleveland.com, "Court orders Cuyahoga County to release video of corrections officer's attack on naked inmate," 18 Jan. 2018 Local teams instate rankings Cy Falls stayed at No. 3 in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches 6A boys rankings after downing Cy-Fair and Cy Creek. — Jason Mcdaniel, Houston Chronicle, "Houston HS basketball primer: Jan. 19," 18 Jan. 2018 Frequent comments by Erdogan vowing to re-instate the death penalty have also raised alarm. — Neyran Elden And Suzan Fraser, chicagotribune.com, "Turkish court jails 6 human rights activists pending trial," 18 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'instate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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