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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
Max Kozlov, Scientific American, 17 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
Of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health, 16 are missing permanent directors.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
They were selected from candidates nominated by their national film promotion institutes and film centers.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The recent 62-mile demonstration aligns with earlier research conducted by independent institutes in other countries, which have been reported by Interesting Engineering.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 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
Jeremy Berg, who previously led one of the NIH’s institutes and has been a vocal critic of the administration’s moves, said in a Bluesky post.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
The Retrospective will partner with Germany’s Goethe-Institut to screen a selection of five of the films from the line-up at 150 institutes around the world, beginning in March 2026.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
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
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
Of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health, 16 are missing permanent directors.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
They were selected from candidates nominated by their national film promotion institutes and film centers.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The recent 62-mile demonstration aligns with earlier research conducted by independent institutes in other countries, which have been reported by Interesting Engineering.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 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
Jeremy Berg, who previously led one of the NIH’s institutes and has been a vocal critic of the administration’s moves, said in a Bluesky post.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
The Retrospective will partner with Germany’s Goethe-Institut to screen a selection of five of the films from the line-up at 150 institutes around the world, beginning in March 2026.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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Rights organizations have also expressed cautious optimism.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Refugee resettlement organizations estimate this new policy could impact tens of thousands of refugees, mostly those who entered during the Biden administration.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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The objects included come largely from Colorado’s collection of artifacts, but the story is enhanced by loans from institutions like the Museum of Chinese in America, the Marshal Fogel Collection, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, the National Archives and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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From marble monuments to cultural institutions, what do presidential memorials tell us about not only our past, but our present?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the gun has more limited ammunition compared to semi-automatic pistols that can carry 10 to 17 founds or more.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
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Past studies have also shown strong associations between medical debt and negative financial and health outcomes.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Vienna is known as the city of balls, and some 400 are held annually, sponsored by trade associations or other groups.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Our Local Group — like all galaxy groups and galaxy clusters — will experience this, eventually creating a super-galaxy known as Milkdromeda.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The 90/90 rule establishes a clear, objective timeframe.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Another part establishes boundaries for field trips or overnighters.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Newman’s work has been welcomed by reformers and those who have been arguing, for years, in favor of British reparations to societies that have borne the legacy of its slaving activities.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the key is that wise societies weigh costs against benefits.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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Those foundations include the Mathias Corvinus Collegium, Hungary’s largest educational institution, which has close ties to Orbán’s government.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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That means investing in affordable healthcare, childcare, public education, workforce training, and infrastructure — the foundations of a strong middle class.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Institutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institutes. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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