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also gild
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
after his apprenticeship, he was able to join the stonemasons' guild
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Recent Examples of guild
The Writers Guild of America has made a tentative deal with the major studios one month before its contract was set to expire, the guild said on social media Saturday night.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Related Stories Details were not immediately forthcoming, but the deal was expected to include a major cash infusion into the guild’s teetering health fund, which has bled $200 million over the last four years.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
The guild is one of several organizations that have co-signed onto the lawsuit, which is requesting the refunding of the grants.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Hardy-Wilcox said the guild has more than 100 members, and about 350 people attended the show Saturday, with a smaller crowd expected Sunday.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Related Stories Details were not immediately forthcoming, but the deal was expected to include a major cash infusion into the guild’s teetering health fund, which has bled $200 million over the last four years.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
The guild is one of several organizations that have co-signed onto the lawsuit, which is requesting the refunding of the grants.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Hardy-Wilcox said the guild has more than 100 members, and about 350 people attended the show Saturday, with a smaller crowd expected Sunday.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guild
Noun
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Many have seen the videos of Detroit's teen takeovers, but a local organization is looking to channel that energy into something positive for the youth.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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But the real reason news organizations choose to spend thousands of dollars per journalist, per trip, to be on the papal plane is to be on hand for the pope’s news conferences.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Article continues below Outside is a beachside terrace, plus access to a pool, playground, sauna, hot tub, an association gym, and a picnic zone.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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The actual numbers are likely much higher because many incidents are never reported, the association acknowledges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Politics, with all its mechanisms, its conflicts, and its institutions, exists because people—even, somehow, reasonable people—disagree.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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That is exactly the kind of work Imas has in mind—not performance, not artistry, but the irreducibly human judgment that holds complex institutions together.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Hitching is particularly good at connecting you to those living at the margins of society — the kinds of people many of us don’t encounter often through normal channels and the media.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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The government estimates that half a million people living in the shadows of Spanish society could be eligible to apply; analysts say the number is likely higher.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Charles Mitchell is a visiting fellow at the institute.—
Charles Mitchell,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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At the institute, McMahon ceded policy to others.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Collins has also filed a complaint against the school and fraternity, alleging the same set of circumstances that led to the deadly crash.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In some ways, cancer has created a fraternity among some players like Taillon, and former Cubs Anthony Rizzo and Jon Lester — all cancer survivors.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rahman says she was removed from the chamber during the address and arrested.—
Maria Lisignoli,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Two team presidents sat inside the council chambers as the ordinance passed, more than a gesture of appreciation.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
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Travel through time and reflect on the genesis, journey, and brotherhood of the multidimensional rap trio from Yonkers, The LOX.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Their chemistry, rooted in genuine brotherhood, has become central to the brand’s appeal.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Guild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guild. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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