as in association
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
an organization of people devoted to promoting world peace
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Recent Examples of organization
However, there is some skepticism outside the organization (and even some questions inside) about whether the Padres have the prospects to swing a trade for significant upgrades.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Instead, contact the organization directly using official contact details from their website.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Or perhaps the surprise is related to a group or an organization.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 June 2025
It was signed by 60 news organizations and press rights groups, including NPR.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 16 June 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Instead, contact the organization directly using official contact details from their website.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Or perhaps the surprise is related to a group or an organization.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 June 2025
It was signed by 60 news organizations and press rights groups, including NPR.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organization
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So, in February 1900, when MTV’s football players moved to start playing competitive games and indicated their desire to join the local football association, their fellow members were aghast.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Elevated mortgage rates, skyrocketing prices and rising housing costs—including homeowners association fees and home insurance premiums—have pushed many prospective buyers to the sidelines, dampening demand.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The question is whether institutions will take it—before the public demands it from them.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Drug discovery was once led by private companies, but now half of new patents stem from academia, with US institutions accounting for 87% of those, Kevin Gardner and Michael Kinch wrote in STAT News.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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The film is set in the elite but real New York society of people searching for mates who truly have it all: the looks, the personality, the good taste, the height (that’s a major one), the better-than-mid-range six-figure income.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The imperial family holds less sway over Japanese society than the average salaryman, who at least can vote in elections.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Aurélien Colson, from the same institute, told Newsweek that Putin's response will be primarily military, but his options are limited to missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Bengio also serves as scientific director at Mila (Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms), an AI research institute.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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At Indiana’s DePauw University, for example, the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association recently drafted a joint statement of inclusion to which all fraternities and sororities have committed themselves, says Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students John Mark Day.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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What makes Miami’s membership in that fraternity all the more impressive?—
Adam H. Beasley,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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The top Democrat and Republican in both chambers issued joint statements.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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Both chambers together supported more than $100 million to increase the nursing home reimbursement rate.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2025
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Hip-Hop legends Snoop Dogg and Warren G have shared a brotherhood that dates back decades — from their early days in Long Beach to their rise during the golden era of West Coast rap.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2025
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And this isn't some kind of cute, charming way to pose the nomination pool as this brotherhood of men.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The groups behind the protests didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
15 June 2025
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Capping off the parade route was a group of troops representing the Army’s future, with 250 new recruits or soldiers who were reenlisting pausing before Trump to raise their right hand and have their commander in chief swear them in to service.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
15 June 2025
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“Organization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organization. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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