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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
founded an institute to combat the cruel treatment of animals
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as in institution
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a scientific institute researching a cure for cancer
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as in to pioneer
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
Elizabeth Cady Stanton is generally credited with instituting the women's-rights movement in 1848
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Recent Examples of institute
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
Sundance Ranch now spreads across 5,000 acres and includes a film institute, conference center for environmental issues and clothing store selling Western wear.
—Lawrence Toppman, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The company previously created the chip to circumvent prior restrictions on AI chip exports instituted under the Biden administration due to national security concerns.
—Samantha Subin,chris Eudaily, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Furnas sees hope in the Senate’s July move to clap back at the president’s proposal to cut the NIH budget by 40%, instead proposing an increase in funding to the institutes by $400 million.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
Sundance Ranch now spreads across 5,000 acres and includes a film institute, conference center for environmental issues and clothing store selling Western wear.
—Lawrence Toppman, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Health insurers plan to raise rates, pointing to rising health care costs, tariffs on prescription drugs and medical device imports, and the possible expiration of premium tax credits instituted during former President Joe Biden's administration that made plans cheaper.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The company previously created the chip to circumvent prior restrictions on AI chip exports instituted under the Biden administration due to national security concerns.
—Samantha Subin,chris Eudaily, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institute
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Like many students waiting outside, Bolin, 25, first discovered Charlie Kirk, the organization’s co-founder, a few years ago when his videos began popping up on her TikTok ‘For You’ page.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The morning kicked off behind the Rose Creek Cottage and was one of many activities hosted by Friends of Rose Creek, an organization aimed at preserving the natural habitat and connecting community members.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The hijacking of the sport and the community institutions that built it, by noxious forces using it for their own means.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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In 1775, our Founding Fathers recognized the importance of creating an institution that could bind the nation together and foster secure and accessible communications between every community in America.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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The films’ special effects are handled by Weta Workshop and showcase pioneering filmmaking technology in motion capture and CGI.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Congrats to those Chinese with thin skins for pioneering this new mode of film import.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
25 Sep. 2025
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And, importantly, the study shows associations, not proof that traits like breed cause certain behaviors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 2025
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Some require users to upload government IDs while others require the use of digital signals, according to the Free Speech Coalition, an adult industry trade association.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The group quietly split amid Kai's WWE release and Sky's emergence as a solo main event player.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Notre Dame still has a secondary problem To understand the desperation within Notre Dame’s defense, consider the Irish chose to start two freshmen cornerbacks for the first time, while changing positions for the one veteran in the group.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Baby Boomers experienced more traditional career models, while Gen Z is still in the early stage of establishing financial security and could feel limited in taking such breaks.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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With the goal of being a resource for both emerging and established creative talent, the 2,000 square-foot space will soon introduce educational initiatives and mentorship opportunities led by filmmakers hoping to inspire the next generation of storytellers.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2025
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Korean director Han Chang-lok’s Funky Freaky Freaks, a darkly comic ensemble about misfits on the fringes of Seoul society, received the special jury award.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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And those norms can change quickly, with much of society managing to adapt to a prolonged state of unfreedom.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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The atmosphere on set was quite relaxed, because it was built on a foundation of mutual trust, which made the work go very smoothly.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Build companies on people Capital may drive growth, but the true foundation of Campus Apartments has always been our people.—
David J. Adelman,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institute. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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