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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
Texas colleges and universities have lined up notable speakers for their graduating classes this month — including athletes, authors, public officeholders and industry leaders.
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Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Over the past three decades, meanwhile, average tuition at both public and private four-year colleges has roughly doubled after adjusting for inflation, according to the College Board, and the average federal student loan balance has climbed to about $39,075 per borrower.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Jack’s deep experience in running Yale’s campus, led to his founding a private company that worked with colleges and universities on facilities management, and especially, cost efficiency.
—Matthew G. Andersson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Now, Rider, 19, is applying to colleges and working as a referee.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The calendar has flipped from April to May, which means graduation season is approaching for many high schools and colleges across the country.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 May 2026
One of my students got into several prestigious colleges this year.
—Theo Wolf, CNBC, 1 May 2026
With high school graduation approaching, the school in San Juan Capistrano plans to honor three student-athletes committed to colleges.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Our universities and colleges are among the best in the world at preparing quantum workers of all levels, having spent decades collaborating with industry to equip students with a precise blend of skills.
—David Awschalom, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Over the past three decades, meanwhile, average tuition at both public and private four-year colleges has roughly doubled after adjusting for inflation, according to the College Board, and the average federal student loan balance has climbed to about $39,075 per borrower.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Jack’s deep experience in running Yale’s campus, led to his founding a private company that worked with colleges and universities on facilities management, and especially, cost efficiency.
—Matthew G. Andersson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Now, Rider, 19, is applying to colleges and working as a referee.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The calendar has flipped from April to May, which means graduation season is approaching for many high schools and colleges across the country.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 May 2026
One of my students got into several prestigious colleges this year.
—Theo Wolf, CNBC, 1 May 2026
With high school graduation approaching, the school in San Juan Capistrano plans to honor three student-athletes committed to colleges.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Our universities and colleges are among the best in the world at preparing quantum workers of all levels, having spent decades collaborating with industry to equip students with a precise blend of skills.
—David Awschalom, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colleges
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These organizations, striving to fill the information gap created by the state government’s increasing drift toward secrecy — can’t rely on taxpayers to pay their bills.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Suing government agencies is not a first choice for most reporters and news organizations.—
Charles Ornstein,
ProPublica,
30 Apr. 2026
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The question is whether institutions will adapt quickly enough to remain relevant.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Across collectors, cultural institutions and design circles, perfume bottles are increasingly being recognized not as packaging, but as artifacts — objects that preserve history, identity and the visual language of their time.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lumai has made the Nova server available for evaluation to hyperscalers, neo-clouds, enterprises, and research institutes.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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They are now accepted and used by a large segment of users, including academic and research institutes as well as leading humanoid robotics companies.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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Despite initial opposition from dentists, doctors, veterinarians, optometrists, the Connecticut Hospital Association and various business and banking associations, HB5127 got a favorable vote Thursday in the House of Representatives.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Banking associations celebrated the move while retailers decried it.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Known as the godfather of public relations, Bernays explained how the unconscious element of people in democratic societies could be manipulated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trade during the Bronze Age significantly influenced the structures of early societies.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Numerous other fraternities and a handful of sororities have received probation and warnings for hazing in the period from 2018 through the spring 2025 semester.—
Matthew Kelly
April 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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In winning consecutive Masters — a feat not accomplished since Tiger Woods did it in 2002 — McIlroy joins Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Woods in one of golf’s most exclusive fraternities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Over this week, 61 Catholic brotherhoods snake through the city along the official parade route to Seville's Gothic cathedral and then back to their home churches.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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Those meaningful bonds, or brotherhoods, are constantly at risk of being curtailed.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Colorado House and Senate have entered the final two weeks of the 2026 legislative session, and both chambers were set Friday for lengthy floor votes on several hefty bills, including legislation dealing with credit card swipe fees, state labor laws and other issues.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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People munched on cheese cubes and cheesecake bites or fanned themselves in the shade, watching on big-screen televisions as the old guard said their goodbyes inside the council chambers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Colleges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colleges. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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