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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
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
European Film Promotion, a network of film promotion institutes from 37 countries in Europe, has unveiled the lineup of six films taking part in its Europe!
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
The lab collaborates with national research institutes focused on mining, electronics, aerospace, and radiation research.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 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
China sent students abroad, while India relied on its foreign diaspora and its advanced institutes of technology to train workers and impart needed skills.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The firm added that supporting ICT is particularly important as only a few institutes continue to offer specialized academic expertise to the textile sector.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
Three other Biohub institutes — in New York, San Francisco and Chicago, focus on addressing different scientific challenges.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 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
This corroborates findings from other think tanks and institutes that have tracked corporate activity since the tariffs dropped.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
European Film Promotion, a network of film promotion institutes from 37 countries in Europe, has unveiled the lineup of six films taking part in its Europe!
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
The lab collaborates with national research institutes focused on mining, electronics, aerospace, and radiation research.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 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
China sent students abroad, while India relied on its foreign diaspora and its advanced institutes of technology to train workers and impart needed skills.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The firm added that supporting ICT is particularly important as only a few institutes continue to offer specialized academic expertise to the textile sector.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
Three other Biohub institutes — in New York, San Francisco and Chicago, focus on addressing different scientific challenges.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 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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The sanctions mean that affected officials and organizations will have their assets frozen, and they will be banned from traveling to Europe, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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After billions invested in artificial intelligence initiatives, many organizations report little measurable return.—
Michael Wystrach,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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When institutions operate in a constant state of decay, crisis management replaces strategic planning, and long-term reform becomes impossible.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Negotiations intended to keep alive the M Health Fairview partnership were complex, according to those involved, in part because of the breadth of the three institutions.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 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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Someone affiliated with national and state tax associations – with acronyms like AICPA, NAEA, NATP, NSA or NSTP – is a great sign.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The news was celebrated by hundreds of migrant rights groups and prominent Catholic associations who had campaigned and obtained 700,000 signatures for a similar initiative that was admitted for debate in Congress in 2024 but was unlikely to get enough votes to pass.—
Renata Brito,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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His June assault on Iran’s nuclear facilities had two carrier groups in the region, more there as a counter-weight to any Iranian reprisals than to be directly involved in the attack.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the event of a counter-protest, police can separate the two groups — as long as the groups can still see and hear each other.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court focused narrowly on the condo’s declaration, or the legal document that establishes the condominium, and the language in it.—
Catherine Odom
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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Helping fans better understand who artists are and what inspires them establishes real connections that turn casual listeners into long-term fans.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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This loss of intellectual capital, cultural wisdom and the leadership necessary to drive innovation and institutional resilience has cumulative impacts on institutions and broader societies.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Those who master its dynamics, adapt to its demands, and unlock its resources gain power within their societies.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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Some clerics control enormous charitable foundations worth billions of dollars through donations from followers and budgets from the state, while others operate modest local mosques with minimal resources.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Still, her median grant size, around $5 million, according to Yield Giving data analyzed by Fortune, dwarfs that of the roughly $123,000 median grant from typical foundations, Phil Buchanan, president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, told The New York Times.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Institutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institutes. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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