as in organizations
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 colleges
Their philanthropy touches all 12 of the university’s schools and colleges, as well as the university’s libraries, student affairs, athletics and various funds across campus.
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Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
The headcount is up 5% at four-year public institutions over that same period and 10% at two-year colleges.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2025
Since enrollment is declining alongside birth rates, direct admissions will continue to be one solution colleges seek out, Thompson said.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Scholars believe that the earliest yearbooks came out of colleges in the mid to late nineteenth century.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Across the United States, Rick notes that there are many self-operating grocery stores, colleges, universities, schools, and healthcare facilities that serve local communities.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The two hadn’t been in touch much after going off to different colleges, but ran into each other by total coincidence at a 50-mile race in Big Bear in 2024.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
An Ohio law introduced this year bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the state's colleges and universities.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Follett sells books and supplies to schools, colleges, bookstores, students, and libraries.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
The headcount is up 5% at four-year public institutions over that same period and 10% at two-year colleges.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2025
Since enrollment is declining alongside birth rates, direct admissions will continue to be one solution colleges seek out, Thompson said.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Scholars believe that the earliest yearbooks came out of colleges in the mid to late nineteenth century.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Across the United States, Rick notes that there are many self-operating grocery stores, colleges, universities, schools, and healthcare facilities that serve local communities.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The two hadn’t been in touch much after going off to different colleges, but ran into each other by total coincidence at a 50-mile race in Big Bear in 2024.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
An Ohio law introduced this year bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the state's colleges and universities.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Follett sells books and supplies to schools, colleges, bookstores, students, and libraries.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colleges
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Porat closed by urging leaders to really dig in and reimagine what’s possible in their own organizations.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Michelle encourages people to not just wear the color pink or purchase products at the register, but to ensure the foundations and organizations receiving your money actually use it to support breast cancer research.—
Ariel Nagi,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Policy debates in the United States over the utility of multilateral institutions and interdependence have been fierce for a long time, even throughout the Cold War.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Vocational schools were regarded as an afterthought, a last-ditch option, offering vastly less prestige than traditional universities, particularly vaunted Ivy League institutions.—
Stephen Tave,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The company positions it as a platform mainly for researchers, educational institutes, universities, and robotics enthusiasts interested in AI development and automation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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The committee evaluates nominations from qualified proposers—such as heads of state, national legislators, professors in relevant disciplines, past laureates, and directors of foreign policy or peace institutes.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Allow your older feline to smell your hands or items carrying the kitten’s scent, rewarding her with treats to form positive associations.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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So did the Independence Council PTA, which collectively represents the parent teacher associations at all ISD schools.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated October 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Pittsburgh’s Black community boasted a symphony orchestra, a mandolin string quartet, an orphanage, and a long list of literary societies and fraternal organizations.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The more fragile our societies become, the slower the transition away from fossil fuels.—
Natalie Unterstell,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Before the game, a pair of fraternities flew anti-Napier banners in front of their houses.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Banners wave from fraternities in Gainesville requesting Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, and Franklin could be another option.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The department is responsible for ensuring safety protocols are followed through every stage of spacecraft development and testing, and when scientists and engineers interface with potential hazards like high-pressure procedures, vacuum chambers, radioactive materials and heavyweight hardware.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Stines, 44, was allegedly caught on security video storming into Mullins’ chambers before shooting him in an alleged courthouse ambush that rattled the Appalachian community.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Colleges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colleges. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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