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as in organizations
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 institutions
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a scientific institute researching a cure for cancer
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as in founds
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 institutes
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
The tournament features 64 entries from 50 universities, institutes, and independent labs across the United States.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Mar. 2026
And at the National Institutes of Health, the crown jewel of federal research, more than half of its 27 institutes currently lack directors.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
The directive comes amid a broader shake-up at the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of 27 institutes and centres at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
—Max Kozlov, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Of the 27 institutes and centers that make up NIH, 16 were missing permanent directors as of Friday, when staff received news of the latest departure.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
To reach this conclusion, investigators from Harvard University, Mass General Brigham, MIT, and other institutes looked at data that was tracked through two large, long-term health studies.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
They were selected from candidates nominated by their national film promotion institutes and film centers.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
This corroborates findings from other think tanks and institutes that have tracked corporate activity since the tariffs dropped.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
In areas where our UDC system has been deployed, the grid operator instead institutes a brownout, cutting power by 90 percent.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Jan. 2017
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Scientists from Tongji University and other Chinese institutes collaborated on the study, which was published in Nature Sensors.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
The tournament features 64 entries from 50 universities, institutes, and independent labs across the United States.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Mar. 2026
And at the National Institutes of Health, the crown jewel of federal research, more than half of its 27 institutes currently lack directors.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
The directive comes amid a broader shake-up at the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of 27 institutes and centres at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
—Max Kozlov, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Of the 27 institutes and centers that make up NIH, 16 were missing permanent directors as of Friday, when staff received news of the latest departure.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
To reach this conclusion, investigators from Harvard University, Mass General Brigham, MIT, and other institutes looked at data that was tracked through two large, long-term health studies.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
They were selected from candidates nominated by their national film promotion institutes and film centers.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
This corroborates findings from other think tanks and institutes that have tracked corporate activity since the tariffs dropped.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
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After the freeze of nearly $800 million in federal research funds, the deal’s resolution both restores essential support for academic research and institutes new requirements intended to bolster anti-discrimination efforts—especially against anti-Semitism.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
In areas where our UDC system has been deployed, the grid operator instead institutes a brownout, cutting power by 90 percent.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for institutes
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Her experience in youth-serving organizations and operational leadership will help support the museum’s efforts to expand access to hands-on science, art and engineering learning experiences for children and families, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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It is being developed to help defense, security, and infrastructure organizations detect risks earlier and respond faster in complex environments, according to Mobix Labs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ed O’Bannon’s case over the unauthorized use of college athletes’ likenesses in video games—a case that played a crucial role in states adopting NIL statutes—put in motion the eventual changes the NCAA and its member institutions decided to adopt.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The program is preparing students to work at such cyber-centric institutions as Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and Booz Allen Hamilton.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments, at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
22 Feb. 2026
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The statue, titled ‘One Riot, One Ranger,’ previously stood at Dallas Love Field for decades before being removed in 2020 amid scrutiny of its historical associations.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Leagues and players’ associations negotiate workplace rules, and those agreements are exempt from antitrust scrutiny.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Roozbeh Farahanipour, a former Iranian dissident who now lives in Los Angeles, worries that a destabilized Iran, with its complex cultural heritage and patchwork of ethnic and religious groups, could devolve into a far worse mess than post-invasion Iraq.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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The agreement between the union and OSPM includes a 10-day grace period for rent payments, establishes a schedule for major repairs and formally recognizes the union, along with any future unions in buildings owned by Ostro.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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The result establishes Mercedes as the clear championship favorite at the outset of the 2026 season after its drivers qualified first and second and achieved maximum points.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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When societies lose their grounding — in human dignity, and the belief that justice is not merely the will of the powerful — Jews are among the first to suffer.—
Calev Myers,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Why are smart girls considered a threat in some societies?—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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Strong foundations can carry big dreams without unnecessary strain.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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As a guideline, mascaras should be tossed after three to six months, liquid eyeliner after three months, and liquid foundations and concealers after one year.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Institutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institutes. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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