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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Following her passing, flags will be flown at half-mast for 30 days at government offices, state enterprises, and educational institutions, and government officials have been asked to wear mourning attire for a year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the cutthroat world of art auctions, where a single painting can reap millions in commissions for powerhouse institutions like Christie’s or Sotheby’s, there’s little room for error and perhaps even less room for ethics.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 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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That includes a 2024 study in Sweden of about 2 million children, more than 180,000 of whom were exposed to acetaminophen during pregnancy, which found no associations between the pain medication and children’s risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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It is not accredited by any major zoo or sanctuary associations, which is voluntary and comes with stricter welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The transformation of how humans exchange ideas, tell stories, develop relationships, conduct business, and organize societies.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Her primary areas of study are hunter-gather societies, technological change, and human-material interactions most broadly.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Oct. 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 2 Nov. 2025.
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