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as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a firm believer in community service and a dedicated member of the local fraternity of Good Samaritans
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as in brotherhoods
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
the fraternity of civil engineers
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Recent Examples of fraternities
Organizers had OK’d this, along with the participation of community groups including sororities and fraternities, Osbern previously said.
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Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The University of Georgia has paused pledging for one of its fraternities amid an investigation into alleged hazing off-campus.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Though fraternities comprise an overwhelming majority of the organizations sanctioned by the university, other groups made the list as well.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
Today, Black students outside of traditionally Black sororities and fraternities represent 2% of the total Greek membership, the university website says.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Boy Scouts marched, as did fraternities, high-school classes, postmen, and newspaper columnists.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2025
All membership intake activities for school fraternities, sororities and clubs have been paused, the university said in a memo.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
The outlet added that Southern University and A&M College sent a letter to all fraternities, sororities and clubs on Southern University's campus.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Southern University Division of Student Affairs issued a statement putting an indefinite pause to all membership activities on campus, including fraternities, sororities, and student clubs, until further notice.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The University of Georgia has paused pledging for one of its fraternities amid an investigation into alleged hazing off-campus.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Though fraternities comprise an overwhelming majority of the organizations sanctioned by the university, other groups made the list as well.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
Today, Black students outside of traditionally Black sororities and fraternities represent 2% of the total Greek membership, the university website says.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Boy Scouts marched, as did fraternities, high-school classes, postmen, and newspaper columnists.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2025
All membership intake activities for school fraternities, sororities and clubs have been paused, the university said in a memo.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
The outlet added that Southern University and A&M College sent a letter to all fraternities, sororities and clubs on Southern University's campus.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Southern University Division of Student Affairs issued a statement putting an indefinite pause to all membership activities on campus, including fraternities, sororities, and student clubs, until further notice.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternities
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Energy Foundation China, the nonprofit group mentioned by Lucci, is one such major funder of domestic environmental nonprofit organizations, disbursing tens of millions of dollars each year to support American activists while operating under the oversight of the CCP.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Quintana said some organizations and companies backed out of sponsorships or being part of the march this year.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some of the city’s most venerable institutions are celebrating milestones, with the Joffrey Ballet marking its 70th anniversary — and 30 years in Chicago.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Over objections from the ordinance's co-sponsors, however, the committee passed an amendment — floated by Councilman Khalil Batshon — that would retain a licensing requirement for accessory overnight shelters run by religious institutions.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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And among the professions most impacted by generative AI, sales representatives rank fourth and customer service agents rank sixth.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Skilled trades professions such as computer numerical control machinists, are also considered safe, as are drone operators and first responders, which are jobs that involve complex problem-solving in unpredictable physical environments and that require manual dexterity, Sebasco said.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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All of these efforts stemmed from the belief that democratic societies based on free markets would create politically stable and prosperous societies.—
Time,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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While parts of European societies have long nurtured a growing strain of anti-Americanism, Poland is different—few nations show such consistent sympathy for American citizens and ideals.—
Sławomir Cenckiewicz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Especially considering such variables as pass protection and an either diminished or injury-riddled receiving corps the last two years.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Bolts also have Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston in their receiving corps, so they are probably set at the position for now.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The asylum application asked whether Soliman had belonged to political parties or other associations in his home country.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Researchers believe that these past associations may be attributable to confounding.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, Shellenberger testified that sources had informed him that intelligence communities are in possession of numerous high-resolution photos and videos of the craft unlike any of the grainy imagery that has so far been declassified.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The series builds on The Star's efforts to improve coverage of local communities.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Research institutes in Japan, China, and Europe have launched their own greenhouse gas-monitoring satellites.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Adityanath noted that just four years ago, no universities in the state offered courses in space science, but today over a dozen institutes provide such programs.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Fraternities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternities. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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