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
Residents of Gurnee and Zion, both young and old, will have the chance to learn more about the workings of their respective police departments during upcoming police academies.
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Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
But the small Pacific states were also benefitting from the growing Chinese police presence, especially in short-term ways such as getting new police academies, vehicles, technology, equipment, and uniforms, said the report's lead author, Virginia Comolli, in an interview with Newsweek.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The agreement spans all Mercury13 clubs, building on Catapult’s existing work with Bristol City Women and extending the model to FC Badalona Women for both first teams and academies, and FC Como Women Academy.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Graduates of service academies are required to serve a minimum of five years in the military.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Both bills would establish teacher training academies focused on the science of reading so educators could earn an early literacy micro-credential.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 26 Mar. 2026
The rivalry began in 1980, and the academies have played each year since.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Many airlines and aviation schools operate dedicated training academies designed to funnel graduates into airline cockpits.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
There are several reasons for their production of so many good footballers, and the emphasis upon academies around the country shouldn’t be underestimated.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
But the small Pacific states were also benefitting from the growing Chinese police presence, especially in short-term ways such as getting new police academies, vehicles, technology, equipment, and uniforms, said the report's lead author, Virginia Comolli, in an interview with Newsweek.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The agreement spans all Mercury13 clubs, building on Catapult’s existing work with Bristol City Women and extending the model to FC Badalona Women for both first teams and academies, and FC Como Women Academy.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Graduates of service academies are required to serve a minimum of five years in the military.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Both bills would establish teacher training academies focused on the science of reading so educators could earn an early literacy micro-credential.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 26 Mar. 2026
The rivalry began in 1980, and the academies have played each year since.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Many airlines and aviation schools operate dedicated training academies designed to funnel graduates into airline cockpits.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
There are several reasons for their production of so many good footballers, and the emphasis upon academies around the country shouldn’t be underestimated.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for academies
schools
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Opponents of the decision — many of whom were in the room Tuesday — say the state still isn’t adequately funding its schools.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Brown is a retired educator and taught for 50 years, including time at Diocese of Kansas City–Saint Joseph, Hickman Mills, Cristo Rey and other schools alongside time being a teaching assistant in the Center district.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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