as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a consortium for the prevention of animal cruelty
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Recent Examples of consortium
To that end, Stretching Circularity brings together a cross-value-chain consortium of industry players.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Shpiner proposes a new network of databases housed by state-level consortiums and medical centers.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
The act was the result of years of lobbying by a consortium of organic-food companies.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Renaissance Africa Energy, a consortium of mostly local firms that took over the operation of onshore oil assets from Shell a year ago, has doubled output from its facilities from a base of about 100,000 barrels per day, Nigeria’s junior oil minister told an industry gathering last week in Abuja.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Shpiner proposes a new network of databases housed by state-level consortiums and medical centers.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
The act was the result of years of lobbying by a consortium of organic-food companies.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Renaissance Africa Energy, a consortium of mostly local firms that took over the operation of onshore oil assets from Shell a year ago, has doubled output from its facilities from a base of about 100,000 barrels per day, Nigeria’s junior oil minister told an industry gathering last week in Abuja.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consortium
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Prosecutors said county staffers raised concerns about the organization with their supervisors.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, about five years ago, several organizations came together as a collective to apply for federal and state funding for a bigger project.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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And at the National Institutes of Health, the crown jewel of federal research, more than half of its 27 institutes currently lack directors.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Potential future uses of that building include classrooms, an indoor play space or an oceanographic institute.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
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Sayre said her neighborhood association effectively has been providing mutual aid to the most vulnerable in their community.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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About 400 people initially signed the statement, representing a range of Christian denominations, leaders of Black, Asian and Latino churches and associations and Christian universities and institutions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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The current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire in December, and the biggest issue of all — the institution of a salary cap — is the one on which the two sides are furthest apart.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, Acemoglu won the Nobel Prize in economics, alongside Robinson and Simon Johnson, for demonstrating how political and economic institutions shape prosperity.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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If there were a Mensa society for rationalizing one’s own shitty behavior, Pippa would be its president.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
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And your personal history with someone who abused alcohol and struggled with society makes your son-in-law’s behavior especially triggering.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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Using microfluidics, a chamber containing sperm can be connected to a chamber containing an egg to allow fertilization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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For those attending, Democratic leaders are warning members to abstain from protests inside the chamber.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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The discussion will explore the film’s origins, its themes of fraternity, and the broader question of how cinema can build bridges.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Pack Drumline that plays for Chicago Bulls and Chicago Sky games entertained before the game while Black fraternities and sororities showed off their dance moves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Penge was in the last group Thursday and was on the 10th hole when play was suspended because of darkness.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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In terms of broader wellness offerings, the property has complimentary bikes for cruising around the neighborhood, group meditation and sound bath sessions, morning yoga, and Sunday hikes to Tahquitz Canyon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Consortium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consortium. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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