1
as in institute
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a charitable institution devoted to raising funds to feed the hungry
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as in fixture
a person who has long been associated with a place or activity
an actor who has been a Broadway institution for decades
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
an institution devoted to studying social problems and proposing solutions for them
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Recent Examples of institution
The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, modeled on campaigns against apartheid in South Africa, is growing, as more scholars and institutions label Israel’s system as apartheid, signaling a major shift in global perception and pariah status.
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Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
His deep ties to the Revolutionary Guard and security apparatus also suggest that the institutions driving Iran's current war posture will retain strong influence in the next phase of leadership.
—Claire Day, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The imperial institution, as a result, does not typically attend sporting events.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Quarterfinal competition will take place on the campuses of the four host institutions with the winners advancing to the Frozen Four on March 20 and March 22 at Pegula Ice Arena in University Park, Penn.
—Wire Report, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
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Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
His deep ties to the Revolutionary Guard and security apparatus also suggest that the institutions driving Iran's current war posture will retain strong influence in the next phase of leadership.
—Claire Day, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The imperial institution, as a result, does not typically attend sporting events.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Quarterfinal competition will take place on the campuses of the four host institutions with the winners advancing to the Frozen Four on March 20 and March 22 at Pegula Ice Arena in University Park, Penn.
—Wire Report, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institution
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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
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Even with the death of Khamenei, regime change is a long shot in Iran, said Downes, the institute director at George Washington University.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Its coffered ceilings and pendant globe light fixtures give the space a retro feel.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Rather than relying on a single overhead fixture, designers recommend layering smaller, warmer light sources throughout the room.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ecuador set to attack crime groups QUITO, Ecuador -- Ecuador will launch a major offensive against criminal organizations in three western provinces this weekend with logistical support from the United States, the interior minister said Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Defense attorneys have argued that antifa is an ideology and not a formal organization to which the defendants belong.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Designed by group collaborator and designer Dorothee Meilichzon, the rooms’ whimsical stylings are cleverly counterbalanced with classic details like parquet flooring, white walls and linens, and light wood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Group energy builds as the intuitive Moon enters your 11th House of Community, and your spark rallies people who need direction on a group project.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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In a free society, there should be many kinds of schools that reflect different philosophies of education.—
Nicholas Tampio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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With more than 70 entries, paradegoers will cheer on schools, businesses, officials, veterans, first responders, Irish heritage societies and other groups.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 Your unique foundation is valid, Scorpio — don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Zimbabwe also has a foundation of technical expertise to support the industry, according to Gift Mehlana, president of the Chemical Society of Zimbabwe.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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For all its public association with queerness, ballet remains largely committed to a frail, wispy femininity and a princely but muscular and explosive masculinity—with the stringent, often punishing body-shape standards to match.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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The homeowners association fee just went up to $686 a month, straining her budget, and the value of her unit has plummeted.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Dignified transfers of military members have been occurring at Dover since its establishment in 1948, and are a solemn show of respect for those who lose their lives in the nation's service.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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The falling-out between the Pentagon and Anthropic highlighted the clash of cultures between the defense establishment and Silicon Valley, which has its roots in military innovations but has since turned squeamish about seeing its technology used for war.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Institution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institution. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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