1
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
founded an institute to combat the cruel treatment of animals
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in institutions
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a scientific institute researching a cure for cancer
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of institutes
Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
The company also says more than 50 robotics teams and research institutes already use the platform.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The Florida-Israel Institute is one of eleven public linkage institutes between Florida universities and foreign countries, meant to promote closer ties and opportunities for joint research.
—Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
In addition to the departures at NIAID, 14 of the 27 institutes and centers within NIH are missing permanent directors.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 2 June 2026
The state has created other institutes in the same vein.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
But a growing number of college presidents are beginning to develop faculty institutes that train professors on how to create climates of openness that can absorb students’ discomfort and disagreement, as well as direct students to tackle real-world problems together.
—Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
That has shifted in the last few decades, with the emergence of several institutes offering advanced studies in Jewish religious texts to women.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 28 May 2026
Senators have expressed concern that 15 of the 27 institutes are led by acting directors.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 21 May 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
Noun
Although the role and impact of basic scientific research have not always been appreciated by the public, both political parties have traditionally been very supportive of research in universities and research institutes.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
The company also says more than 50 robotics teams and research institutes already use the platform.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The Florida-Israel Institute is one of eleven public linkage institutes between Florida universities and foreign countries, meant to promote closer ties and opportunities for joint research.
—Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
In addition to the departures at NIAID, 14 of the 27 institutes and centers within NIH are missing permanent directors.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 2 June 2026
The state has created other institutes in the same vein.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
But a growing number of college presidents are beginning to develop faculty institutes that train professors on how to create climates of openness that can absorb students’ discomfort and disagreement, as well as direct students to tackle real-world problems together.
—Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
That has shifted in the last few decades, with the emergence of several institutes offering advanced studies in Jewish religious texts to women.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 28 May 2026
Senators have expressed concern that 15 of the 27 institutes are led by acting directors.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 21 May 2026
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
Noun
-
The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
-
In May, drinks giants Carlsberg and Diageo were among 40 organizations that signed a declaration of intent to scale regenerative agriculture across their supply chains, through a program developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative platform.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Noun
-
The leadership of our scientific and university institutions must speak out more forcefully to the nation in defense of science.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
-
The law only applies to some public institutions such as welfare offices, while schools and hospitals are exempted.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
-
Goldschmied enters a partnership with Renzo Rosso and co-founds Diesel.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
-
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
Noun
-
In Africa, the associations are reliant on the government and treasury.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
-
Politicians and nursing associations have warned that federal borrowing loan caps will force students into private loans, which typically have higher interest rates, leaving students with more debt over time.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Noun
-
Instead, groups gather on comfortable furniture and chat while sipping cocktails and dealing playing cards.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
-
Break large groups into smaller groups.—
Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
-
The International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization, which establishes the best practices for counseling gambling addicts and issues certifications to professional therapists, lists just 17 people in Colorado who have received certification.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
-
Though working with Remote Employee®, the business still sets the schedule, provides the training, establishes key performance indicators (KPIs), and manages the employee’s day-to-day performance.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
-
One of the societies most affected was the Minoan civilization, based on Crete.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
-
For centuries, societies have been built on religion.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
-
Presidential libraries, in general, are staffed by the nonpartisan National Archives, with museum exhibits maintained largely by presidential foundations.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
-
Typically the more basic onion varieties are used as foundations for sauces or other dishes, but there are so many other delicious and unique varieties of onions, from scallions to green onions to sweet onions such as Vidalia or Maui.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Institutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institutes. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
