as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a consortium for the prevention of animal cruelty
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Recent Examples of consortium
The legal battle for more accessible cabs began in 2011, when Taxis for All, a consortium of advocates, first filed suit.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
The consortium of 247 scientists was funded by the NIH’s Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative as a part of a larger research project called the Armamentarium for Precision Brain Cell Access.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 2 June 2025
Imprisoned, tortured and threatened with a death sentence, he was eventually freed thanks to pressure from a consortium of internationally influential musicians (Igor Stravinsky, György Ligeti and Herbert von Karajan among them) and returned to West Berlin.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Among them: the Sacramento consortium, aka Tom Hanks and Bryan Cranston, two American guys who hinge their financial commitment on the outcome of a game of HORSE.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
The consortium of 247 scientists was funded by the NIH’s Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative as a part of a larger research project called the Armamentarium for Precision Brain Cell Access.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 2 June 2025
Imprisoned, tortured and threatened with a death sentence, he was eventually freed thanks to pressure from a consortium of internationally influential musicians (Igor Stravinsky, György Ligeti and Herbert von Karajan among them) and returned to West Berlin.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Among them: the Sacramento consortium, aka Tom Hanks and Bryan Cranston, two American guys who hinge their financial commitment on the outcome of a game of HORSE.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consortium
Noun
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It also is used in Europe in general, in different organizations like police, like border control.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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The tramway building is home to 14 organizations and has been a hub for nonprofits since the 1990s.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Since then, the institute has branched out to study other occupations including military members and laborers.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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Headed by the charismatic and talented Jaroslav Romanchuk, the institute struggled to navigate the complex waters of this Russian puppet state.—
Alejandro Antonio Chafuen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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In town halls and in conversations with community associations across Maryland over the past two years, citizens have expressed concern with the state of our juvenile justice system.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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After speaking to my physician colleagues and hearing their earnest frustrations, there’s no doubt in my mind that the system needs reform and the association’s proposals—which are not insubstantial and would address many of the problems —are a great place to start.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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That trend accelerated after World War II, driven by a combination of new military technologies and evolving global institutions.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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Amid this changing environment, institutions have been updating their curricula to better prepare their students and put a greater emphasis on on-camera training and on actors creating their own work.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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Civil society groups like the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa are calling for financial institutions to stop propping up corporate industrial agriculture, urging more public investment in agroecology instead.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The viral dystopic show, which centers around main character Gi-hun has delighted fans since its 2021 premiere, combining classic thriller elements with a deeper exploration of the human capacity for evil and the perils of an unequal society.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Ramos said as she was carried out of the chamber doors.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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The House and Senate have slightly different versions of the bill and are currently in the process of negotiating the final language that can be passed by both chambers and sent to Trump’s desk for final approval.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2025
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Since débuting in March, a company called Crave New World has been hawking its next-gen TV dinners on college campuses, even brokering a deal with fraternities and sororities: free food to fuel a social-media competition (the prize: tickets to the N.C.A.A. Final Four).—
Sheila Yasmin Marikar,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Friday, March 27: This dance troupe blends traditional African styles with those from Black fraternities and sororities and contemporary forms in a show that also features storytelling, humor and audience participation.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Efforts by some voters in Caldwell to recall their mayor and four of the city’s council members failed this month after the organizers weren’t able to secure enough signatures to earn a recall election.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
23 June 2025
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The proposal, which was co-authored by Yaroslavsky and Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, now heads to three council committees for consideration.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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“Consortium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consortium. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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