academies

plural of academy

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Recent Examples of academies The academies hire civilian faculty to offer expertise in topics and disciplines that military officers don't study as part of their careers, such as English and the humanities. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Back then the age of discovery was at its peak, and startling new information about what had previously been a very parochial planet was flooding into the academies of Europe and the Americas. — Ian Tattersall, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026 After playing for youth academies such as Arsenal, West Ham United and Chelsea, Gabriel signed with Manchester United at age 11. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The uneasy truce is over between the biggest academies in England. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Any future hire would take on the club’s global soccer/football vision — across its KC Current senior squad, reserve squad, academies and HB Køge. — Pj Green september 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026 There are sporting academies, horse riding, and visits to the resort’s on-site farm, as well as quad biking and movie nights under the stars. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Motorcycle riding academies, autocross events, drag racing, track tours, camping and other activities give fans plenty of reasons to visit throughout the year. — Chris Teague, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for academies
schools
Noun
  • Quality online schools intentionally build opportunities for connection, offering clubs, collaboration, and in-person events such as field trips, regional gatherings, and graduation ceremonies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The school’s only football game against a California team before Saturday was a 35-14 victory over UC Davis in the 1972 Boardwalk Bowl in Atlantic City, New Jersey, when the schools competed at the Division II level.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Academies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/academies. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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