1
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
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Today, the institute announced its 2025 artists programs selections and the Points North Forum program which run concurrently with the festival in mid-September.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
The strike was brought on by the owners’ insistence on instituting a salary cap, which the players union rejected.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The site is part of a long-term research project of the institute.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Today, the institute announced its 2025 artists programs selections and the Points North Forum program which run concurrently with the festival in mid-September.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Wastewater surveillance for measles could also have been instituted earlier, public-health experts say.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
The strike was brought on by the owners’ insistence on instituting a salary cap, which the players union rejected.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institute
Noun
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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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Neither was in the organization before late May.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That reasoning helped anchor the setting for The Paper inside the office of a newspaper with dwindling resources, a beleaguered staff, and a boss whose belief in the institution borders on the romantic.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 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
Verb
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Hence, clubs are turning to the player-trading model long pioneered, and more recently supercharged, by Chelsea.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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When tragedy strikes close to home, Six and Green are left with not only the tremendous pressure of their pioneering careers and the game itself, but also with the weight and contradiction of what is expected of them.—
Eliana Ramage
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In contrast, the cerebellum showed no such association.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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Bieger and a spokesperson for the alumni association did not immediately return Deadline’s requests for comment.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That dropped to just two teens in that age group in 2024.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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The roots of my family tree are firmly established in the soil of Great Britain.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Period-appropriate musical elements will help establish the nostalgic atmosphere.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ken embodied the best of everything the Montreal Canadiens are about, and his legacy within our society transcends our sport.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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However, critics see it as rooting for the underdog running amok, spotting an academic Marxist concept used to limit a free society.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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And with the foundation laid, Flowers is eager for the Golden Bulls to make that next leap.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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The West Virginia man set up a foundation that built two churches in his home state and gave food, clothing and scholarships to local students, according to a 2020 New York Times obituary.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institute. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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