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
Runner Ajay Haridasse, a local college student, was only about a thousand feet from the finish line on Boylston Street when his legs just gave out.
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Scott Simon, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
His mother, Monique, played college basketball at Angelo State.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Thomas, who spent his first four seasons of college football at Middle Tennessee State from 2021-23 and then Tennessee at 2024, started every game at safety for Miami last season on its way to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Johnson started 47 games in college.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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Scott Simon, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
His mother, Monique, played college basketball at Angelo State.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Thomas, who spent his first four seasons of college football at Middle Tennessee State from 2021-23 and then Tennessee at 2024, started every game at safety for Miami last season on its way to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Johnson started 47 games in college.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for college
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Even better, EcoSet’s Materials Oasis provides a wide array of supplies free of charge to non-profits like schools and other organizations that can make use of cast-off sets, furniture, art supplies and assorted props.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The cable network formerly known as MSNBC announced Wednesday that Thomas will lead the organization’s political unit and direct coverage of campaigns and elections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Politics, with all its mechanisms, its conflicts, and its institutions, exists because people—even, somehow, reasonable people—disagree.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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That is exactly the kind of work Imas has in mind—not performance, not artistry, but the irreducibly human judgment that holds complex institutions together.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Charles Mitchell is a visiting fellow at the institute.—
Charles Mitchell,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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At the institute, McMahon ceded policy to others.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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University officials have also been working with student organizations, including fraternity and sorority leaders, to reinforce expectations around responsible behavior.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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On the day of the 2025 shooting, a fraternity hosted a party at Community Park off-campus that drew hundreds of people.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Echeverria, who is a part of the social justice committee at the Universalist church, said the church — a relatively new denomination that focuses on social justice issues — teaches about humanity and showing up for society’s most vulnerable.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Created by Graham Yost based on Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy , Season 3 continues the saga of a dystopian society of 10,000 people living underground under mysterious circumstances, while revealing an origin story set centuries earlier.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Article continues below Outside is a beachside terrace, plus access to a pool, playground, sauna, hot tub, an association gym, and a picnic zone.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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The actual numbers are likely much higher because many incidents are never reported, the association acknowledges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Republicans have a tiny four-vote majority in the chamber, and the president’s party historically struggles in midterm balloting.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the last few weeks, Congress has repeatedly debated pressing national issues at night — leading to confusion and turmoil in both chambers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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But as the years and resentments pile on, their cancerous brotherhood threatens to obliterate them both.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Travel through time and reflect on the genesis, journey, and brotherhood of the multidimensional rap trio from Yonkers, The LOX.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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“College.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/college. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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