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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
founded an institute to combat the cruel treatment of animals
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as in institution
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a scientific institute researching a cure for cancer
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as in to pioneer
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
Elizabeth Cady Stanton is generally credited with instituting the women's-rights movement in 1848
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Recent Examples of institute
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The higher education organizations join the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University which started the institute in 2018.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Koutroulis said the county has instituted various mitigation measures to suppress the stink, including misting systems, industrial fans and soil to cover waste.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The institute oversees the annual Hawk Watch educational program that features falcons and ambassador raptors at the Ramona Grasslands in January and February.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The higher education organizations join the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University which started the institute in 2018.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
In key industries, big companies have increasingly instituted in-office requirements of 4-5 days a week – much to the consternation of their employees.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Koutroulis said the county has instituted various mitigation measures to suppress the stink, including misting systems, industrial fans and soil to cover waste.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institute
Noun
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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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Food and drink Onsite restaurant L’Escale is just as much a Greenwich institution as the hotel itself—a proper entity conveniently attached at the hip to your lodging for power lunchers in daylight, special-occasion diners in the evening, and a rotating cast of Hopper subjects always at the bar.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, Magyar has vowed to bring home billions in funding the EU has suspended to Hungary over its concerns that Orbán has eroded democratic institutions, reduced judicial independence and failed to tackle corruption.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Obama may have never made it to the White House without Jackson’s pioneering presidential runs.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jack in the Box’s claim to fame was pioneering the drive-thru, a feat that won it a place in the Smithsonian Museum of American History.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Wasserman has previously apologized for his correspondence with Maxwell and expressed regret for having any association with both her and Jeffrey Epstein.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Here is how some countries stack up, based on information compiled by CNBC from national Olympic committees, sports associations and local reports.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf, interim chief executives of PEN America, were appointed to permanently lead the literary group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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His agent, in a panic, called our group’s director.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Palestinian citizens of Israel are descendants of those who were not expelled or forced to flee their homes when Israel was established in 1948.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Phytoplankton establishes on the branches, which attracts zooplankton and insects.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 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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His hands-on experience, combined with his academic background (PhD and DBA), has formed the foundation of his particular coaching style.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Since 2020, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation has invested $41 million into the ThriveOn King building, grants to neighborhood nonprofits and small business loans to entrepreneurs located in the corridor, according to Jeremy Podolski, a spokesperson for the foundation.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institute. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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