Thesaurus results for INSTITUTION

institution

noun

ˌin(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən

Definition of institution

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 most consequential result of the midterms has been to break the fever of Trumpism and to diminish its threat to democratic institutions, to personal and civil liberties, and to decency itself. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026 That was not the case with Clancey’s previous employer, America’s preeminent institution related to the second world war. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026 Bigotry against Muslims among Republican members of Congress — and even some Democrats — is flourishing openly in an institution whose current leadership has repeatedly failed to confront it. — Zainab Chaudry, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2026 Yet demographic change can also create opportunities, especially in societies whose institutions can adapt and that can make the right technological investments. — Daron Acemoglu, Time, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for institution

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Noun

Under the settlement, Primex, the district’s risk pool, will pay $225,000 to the institute and $50,000 to Lehmann Major List PLLC.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
This institute, also known as CIII, was cofounded by Gary Michelson, a billionaire philanthropist, retired surgeon, and Prop 38’s leading backer.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of institute

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Wedding was arrested in Mexico in January after federal authorities alleged the former Olympic snowboarder had become the head of a drug trafficking organization.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
The flexible grant money will allow the organization to initiate projects sooner without waiting for government reimbursements, Morrison-North said.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

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Supporters had hoped the freezing of the conflict since 2022 had allowed anti-Houthi forces to regroup, rearm, and emerge as a different fighting force than that which struggled to combat the group during the civil war from 2014-22.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026
His family said a group of men grabbed his sister near Elm Street, prompting a verbal altercation involving Boling.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

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The team from Germany, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland said analysis of hair in the royal tomb where cannabis seeds turned up, sheds new light on the plant's role in ancient societies.

— Mary Evans, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
The film, set between the years 1945 and 1947, depicts a society struggling to recover from war, only to be reduced, once again, by the arrival of a kaiju (as giant monsters are known in Japanese, and to fans of the corresponding film genre).

— Matt Alt, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of society

Noun

Fourier’s experience with humanoid robots provided a foundation for the project.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
As the initiative develops, these criteria could provide a foundation for future discussions about common benchmarks or guidelines, ideally involving stakeholders from across the industry.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of foundation

Noun

Posner reasoned the athletes ought to propose other ways to secure yarmulkes than bobby pins, which the athletic association believed posed safety risks.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Nov. 2026
The motive appeared to stem from Lambert's ongoing battle with the condo homeowner's association and building management over complaints about maintenance and mold, police said.

— Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

Although the businesses competed in different contests, their recognition highlights the support local establishments can receive from their communities.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
If El-Sayed loses, there will be a fight over blame between Democrats who spent tens of millions of dollars to support him and progressives who’ll argue that the party establishment can’t be trusted when leftist candidates win a nomination.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

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