as in schools
a place or establishment for teaching and learning
a military academy an academy of the fine arts
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Recent Examples of academies
More recently, Mohammed VI, the current King, opened a network of sprawling, modern soccer academies—the primary complex, in Salé, is named the Mohammed VI Football Academy—to develop domestic talent from a young age.
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Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
He was accused of scientific misconduct by his peers and rejected for membership in scientific academies.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Kids join academies as raffish improvisors, little bundles of wild ideas and schemes.
—New York Times, 10 June 2026
Many of those players, like Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams and Juventus’ Weston McKennie, were uncovered in MLS youth academies before being transferred abroad.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Instead of academies, soccer in America has relied on a club approach similar to AAU basketball or travel baseball.
—Andy Yamashita, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
This includes his training and working at academies for a lot of individuals who are learning the craft.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Both clubs also have youth academies aiming to offer affordable instruction to younger players.
—Pj Green
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Gordon played against the Blaugrana on three occasions in 2025/2026, meaning Hansi Flick, his staff, and Sporting Director Deco have had a good look at the 25-year-old raised in Liverpool and Everton’s academies.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
He was accused of scientific misconduct by his peers and rejected for membership in scientific academies.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Kids join academies as raffish improvisors, little bundles of wild ideas and schemes.
—New York Times, 10 June 2026
Many of those players, like Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams and Juventus’ Weston McKennie, were uncovered in MLS youth academies before being transferred abroad.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Instead of academies, soccer in America has relied on a club approach similar to AAU basketball or travel baseball.
—Andy Yamashita, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
This includes his training and working at academies for a lot of individuals who are learning the craft.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Both clubs also have youth academies aiming to offer affordable instruction to younger players.
—Pj Green
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Gordon played against the Blaugrana on three occasions in 2025/2026, meaning Hansi Flick, his staff, and Sporting Director Deco have had a good look at the 25-year-old raised in Liverpool and Everton’s academies.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for academies
schools
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But since its inception, the system has been more restrictive and worked less efficiently than some schools and athletes might have hoped.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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According to prosecutors, the two teenagers attended different schools and had no prior connection.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Academies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/academies. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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