1
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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as in civilizations
the way people live at a particular time and place
a pre-automobile society in which ordinary people rarely strayed far from home
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Recent Examples of societies
The transformation of how humans exchange ideas, tell stories, develop relationships, conduct business, and organize societies.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Her primary areas of study are hunter-gather societies, technological change, and human-material interactions most broadly.
—JSTOR Daily, 28 Oct. 2025
These works will now be registered directly with the individual societies.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Many also harbor a deep sense of grievance against Western societies.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Each storm sparked a wave of scientific inquiry, until, in the early twentieth century, scientists finally understood why electrifying societies had grown precariously vulnerable to environmental upheavals on the Sun.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
When societies face catastrophe—war, pandemic, or natural disaster—governments act to protect lives.
—Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
It’s rooted in a belief system that distrusts institutions — government health agencies, vaccine makers, medical societies and others — on the premise that those institutions seek only money and control.
—Audrey Dutton, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Gostin served on the IEEE Computer and IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems societies’ boards of governors and was the vice president of finance for the Senior Council’s Executive Committee.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Her primary areas of study are hunter-gather societies, technological change, and human-material interactions most broadly.
—JSTOR Daily, 28 Oct. 2025
These works will now be registered directly with the individual societies.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Many also harbor a deep sense of grievance against Western societies.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Each storm sparked a wave of scientific inquiry, until, in the early twentieth century, scientists finally understood why electrifying societies had grown precariously vulnerable to environmental upheavals on the Sun.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
When societies face catastrophe—war, pandemic, or natural disaster—governments act to protect lives.
—Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
It’s rooted in a belief system that distrusts institutions — government health agencies, vaccine makers, medical societies and others — on the premise that those institutions seek only money and control.
—Audrey Dutton, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Gostin served on the IEEE Computer and IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems societies’ boards of governors and was the vice president of finance for the Senior Council’s Executive Committee.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for societies
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Porat closed by urging leaders to really dig in and reimagine what’s possible in their own organizations.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Michelle encourages people to not just wear the color pink or purchase products at the register, but to ensure the foundations and organizations receiving your money actually use it to support breast cancer research.—
Ariel Nagi,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Millions of Indigenous peoples with rich cultures and civilizations had already been here for thousands of years.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Signs of bacteria from the Clostridiaceae family had previously been found in other mummies from ancient Andean civilizations, linking the individual to a larger cultural context.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Following her passing, flags will be flown at half-mast for 30 days at government offices, state enterprises, and educational institutions, and government officials have been asked to wear mourning attire for a year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the cutthroat world of art auctions, where a single painting can reap millions in commissions for powerhouse institutions like Christie’s or Sotheby’s, there’s little room for error and perhaps even less room for ethics.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Neither half of this grotesque couple wanted to end their relationship with a man who had so generously enabled their lifestyles.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
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These ills barely plague the few remaining hunter-gatherer groups, such as the Hadza living in and around northern Tanzania’s Great Rift Valley, who live ALAN-free and are believed to be one of the best living representatives of ancestral human lifestyles.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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That includes a 2024 study in Sweden of about 2 million children, more than 180,000 of whom were exposed to acetaminophen during pregnancy, which found no associations between the pain medication and children’s risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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It is not accredited by any major zoo or sanctuary associations, which is voluntary and comes with stricter welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City showcases the lifeways, cultures and histories of the 39 distinct Tribes living in the state.—
Kit Bernardi,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Attracting and retaining young talent—many of whom are native AI users—puts a premium on authentic leadership, growth opportunities, and inclusive cultures, according to the panelists.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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The company positions it as a platform mainly for researchers, educational institutes, universities, and robotics enthusiasts interested in AI development and automation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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The committee evaluates nominations from qualified proposers—such as heads of state, national legislators, professors in relevant disciplines, past laureates, and directors of foreign policy or peace institutes.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Before the game, a pair of fraternities flew anti-Napier banners in front of their houses.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Banners wave from fraternities in Gainesville requesting Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, and Franklin could be another option.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Societies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/societies. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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