as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a college of craftsmen dedicated to preserving the traditional crafts of Appalachia
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Recent Examples of college
His outspoken criticism of a student strike won him the support of California’s then governor, Ronald Reagan, and, in 1968, Hayakawa was appointed the college’s acting president.
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Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Manning has only started two games in his college career.
—Matt Galatzan, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Seven decades later, some politicians and college leaders are becoming increasingly anxious that another president might cause a different world power to bypass the United States.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Chaos and wild brawls broke out at a New York City university on Thursday evening after pro-Palestinian activists tried setting up an encampment on college grounds.
—Andrea Margolis , Kitty Le Claire, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
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Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Manning has only started two games in his college career.
—Matt Galatzan, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Seven decades later, some politicians and college leaders are becoming increasingly anxious that another president might cause a different world power to bypass the United States.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Chaos and wild brawls broke out at a New York City university on Thursday evening after pro-Palestinian activists tried setting up an encampment on college grounds.
—Andrea Margolis , Kitty Le Claire, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for college
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About one-third of Americans still believed the election was stolen from Trump in Sept. 2023 and a majority of the believers are Republican, according to a survey of about 2,500 adults from the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization Public Religion Research Institute.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Most were from the organization’s education and public programming team.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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There's no secret sauce to try and get into the best institutions.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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New training models at institutions like the University of Florida are integrating the clinical and educational worlds for the mutual benefit of both new and experienced nurses.—
Shakira Henderson,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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The collections hold dozens of cookbooks and recipe lists from Jewish communities around the world, including one that traces back to the institute’s roots: the 1938 Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook by Fania Lewando, who ran a vegetarian restaurant in prewar Vilna.—
James Deutsch,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s foreign policy agenda, exemplified by the takeover of institutes like USIP and the US Agency for International Development, signals a sharp turn in US foreign policy from soft to hard power.—
Angela Lederach,
Oc Register,
8 May 2025
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Mason Greve, of Valparaiso, commuted for his first three years and lived in a fraternity house his final year.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Worn by graduating seniors, athletes, and fraternity members, varsity jackets have long been a fashionable choice for bold expression on campus.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The hardest part was being an Afro man in a society where our race is not predominant.—
Richard Villegas,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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The thriller examines themes of identity, tradition, and authenticity in a society balancing past and present influences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Expand your personal network by joining trade associations, online communities and forums, or local organizations such as chambers of commerce or volunteer opportunities.—
Todd Villeneuve,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Most Americans still live in places with fluoridated water, but if your child’s water supply is not fluoridated, professional associations of dentists and pediatricians recommend talking with your health care providers about fluoride supplements to help ward off dental decay.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress, the judiciary has been the main check on his authority.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Still, failure seems highly unlikely, with lawmakers in both chambers determined not to allow tax cuts set to expire at the end of the year to rise.—
Carl Hulse,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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But with first pitch approaching and their kids in the crowd, both planned on putting jokes and their brotherhood aside in search of wins.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
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Anastasio’s musical brotherhood since the populist ballot opened up in February.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2025
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“College.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/college. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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