1
as in institutes
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a charitable institution devoted to raising funds to feed the hungry
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2
as in fixtures
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 organizations
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 institutions
That’s a gentle way of saying that those institutions must be prepared, at times, to coerce.
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Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Power increasingly concentrated outside formal institutions Vahidi’s rise comes at a moment when Iran’s formal political institutions appear weaker than ever.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
To date, nearly 400 businesses and institutions, from retailers, universities, hotels and healthcare facilities to apartment property managers, now partner with the program, ensuring that even large volumes of mattresses are kept out of landfills.
—Dan McGowan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Banks, by contrast, are for-profit institutions that are owned by private owners or investors.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
This concept, introduced by researchers at MIT and collaborating institutions, could fundamentally change how scientists study some of the universe’s most mysterious particles.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The center was at the vanguard of a larger Yiddish-interest revival that also encompassed the college, as when the two institutions partnered to offer Yiddish classes, which are popular offerings in Amherst.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
That is exactly the kind of work Imas has in mind—not performance, not artistry, but the irreducibly human judgment that holds complex institutions together.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Governments and private institutions already verify identity every day through passports, tax IDs, biometrics and other tools.
—Antony Davies, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Power increasingly concentrated outside formal institutions Vahidi’s rise comes at a moment when Iran’s formal political institutions appear weaker than ever.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
To date, nearly 400 businesses and institutions, from retailers, universities, hotels and healthcare facilities to apartment property managers, now partner with the program, ensuring that even large volumes of mattresses are kept out of landfills.
—Dan McGowan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Banks, by contrast, are for-profit institutions that are owned by private owners or investors.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
This concept, introduced by researchers at MIT and collaborating institutions, could fundamentally change how scientists study some of the universe’s most mysterious particles.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The center was at the vanguard of a larger Yiddish-interest revival that also encompassed the college, as when the two institutions partnered to offer Yiddish classes, which are popular offerings in Amherst.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
That is exactly the kind of work Imas has in mind—not performance, not artistry, but the irreducibly human judgment that holds complex institutions together.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Governments and private institutions already verify identity every day through passports, tax IDs, biometrics and other tools.
—Antony Davies, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for institutions
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Throughout the 20th century, research institutes in Europe, Asia, and Africa have navigated regime change, sanctions, and armed conflict.—
Guy Vernet,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
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Double quantum dot to the rescue Researchers at EPFL and other institutes in Europe teamed up to build a tiny detector that combines a semiconductor structure with a superconducting microwave cavity to form a resonant circuit capable of trapping microwave photons and measuring them.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Apartments will feature modern amenities such as vinyl plank flooring, porcelain tile, quartz countertops and contemporary fixtures, according to Lowe.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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As Congress weighs how and whether to pass legislation regulating artificial intelligence, tech executives have become fixtures on Capitol Hill.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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In early April, the Department of Health and Human Services invited nonprofit organizations to apply for Title X grants for fiscal year 2027, which begins in October.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Hungarian funding bodies and screen organizations will see senior management changes, and yesterday it was announced government film commissioner Csaba Káel will leave his role at the National Film Institute (NFI).—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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The tactics are commonly associated with South American theft groups known for operating across state lines and moving quickly from one community to another.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Organizers said more than 700 volunteers and dozens of community groups are expected to take part, with the meatballs to be served at shelters.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Funds routed through weakly regulated financial centers, often under nominal compliance regimes, help seed narratives designed to divide Western societies and undermine political cohesion.—
Gaurav Srivastava,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Officials say a goal of the attacks is to undermine support for Ukraine, spread fear and discord in European societies and drain investigative resources.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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On this part of the map, a string of Trail of Tears museums, historic markers, burial grounds and broken stone foundations connect − all preserved so America doesn't forget the atrocities that happened along these routes.—
Keith Sharon,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The remaining trustees include the five unchanged ex officio members, a representative of the alumni associations and a faculty trustee selected by the Academic Senate of CSU instead of appointed by the governor.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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There are genetic associations and environmental triggers that are likely involved, but neither Tylenol nor vaccines has been shown to be the cause of autism.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In winning consecutive Masters — a feat not accomplished since Tiger Woods did it in 2002 — McIlroy joins Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Woods in one of golf’s most exclusive fraternities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Numerous other fraternities and a handful of sororities have received probation and warnings for hazing in the period from 2018 through the spring 2025 semester.—
Matthew Kelly
April 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Institutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institutions. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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