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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
Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 3 July 2025
The institutes are collaborations between their host universities and NOAA, which provides the majority of funding for both organizations.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
Erin Doherty, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Canada Post presented the latest offers on May 28 include a wage increase of more than 13 percent over four years, as well as a signing bonus of $1,000 ($730), alongside plans to institute weekend mail service.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
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Noun
Marta Paterlini, a neuroscientist at the institute, and her colleagues, set out to pin down how those neurons came to be.
—Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 3 July 2025
The institutes are collaborations between their host universities and NOAA, which provides the majority of funding for both organizations.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
Verb
Trump had previously ordered the Commerce Department to institute a Section 232 national security investigation into both copper and lumber imports, with results due in November.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Canada Post presented the latest offers on May 28 include a wage increase of more than 13 percent over four years, as well as a signing bonus of $1,000 ($730), alongside plans to institute weekend mail service.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institute
Noun
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Pfister was also a legacy member of the Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc., an organization of influential Arizona leaders.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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In this poll, like earlier ones from other organizations, young people and Democrats had more favorable views of socialism and less favorable views of capitalism.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Set within a military institution, the film continues his exploration of gender and power, aiming to expose and humanize rigid, oppressive systems through personal and emotional storytelling.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Woods said the institution literally beat the humanity out of some boys, whittling away their value for human life.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Scientists at Newcastle University in northern England have now pioneered a new IVF technique that combines a mother’s egg and father’s sperm with a second egg from a donor woman.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Disneyland pioneered new technologies, such as audio-animatronics and advanced ride systems, that are now commonplace in theme parks.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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Recent research has sparked new concerns over its side effects, including a possible association with neurodegeneration.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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The chapters are organized as brief essays extending from an event that triggers thoughts and associations which Li gathers, not necessarily to make sense of — because this is sometimes not possible — but to notice.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The group is no stranger to events that benefit local charities.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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McAffrey is a co-founder of Students for Freedom, a student group that pushes the university to continue standing up to the federal government.—
Elissa Nadworny,
NPR,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Not long before the end, the daring writer-director introduces an idea that should have been established from the jump: As a child, Seti struggled with a speech impediment.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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His presence has allowed the KC bullpen to have established roles.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
Noun
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These were not radical goals: why wouldn’t a healthier society benefit everyone?—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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In my opinion, AI is the foundation of modern society, and its applications are expanding across a wide range of industries.—
Carmen Skipworth,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Rogge wasn’t admitted and did a foundation year in Antwerp. 2005 - 2008 Enrolls in the bachelor’s program at the Royal Academy.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Beyond the money, Ford employees, dealers and nonprofits will provide immediate help and lay the foundation for recovery by running shelters and reunification centers and distributing emergency food boxes.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institute. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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