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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3
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
Researchers from Peking University, the University of Cambridge, and partner institutions highlighted that glass is often used to immobilize contaminants such as radionuclides and heavy metals, locking them safely inside a stable structure.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
But this point isn't fully reflected in the report, UW system spokesperson Mark Pitsch said, potentially because the report relies on methodologies and data that disadvantage low-tuition institutions in states that provide limited aid.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The program, launched in 2o21, aims to help HBCUs close a funding gap compared to white or elite institutions, aiming to provide long-term financial stability and a permanent revenue stream for minority schools.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The foundation, which supports health care, education, and the arts, has aided other British institutions in the past, including the Design Museum and the Imperial War Museum, both in London.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 2025
Srinivasan’s Network State—and its core idea of capturing or creating parallel, anti-democratic institutions—was attracting adherents on the tech right.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Markowicz told BridgeDetroit that the organization has started engaging with the community partners, cultural institutions, small businesses and places of worship that regularly participate in the festival.
—Micah Walker, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Whatever fragile political system existed in Gaza has collapsed, along with the institutions that once gave public life its structure.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
The incident comes at a time of heightened concern about political violence in the United States and the safety of public officials and institutions.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
But this point isn't fully reflected in the report, UW system spokesperson Mark Pitsch said, potentially because the report relies on methodologies and data that disadvantage low-tuition institutions in states that provide limited aid.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The program, launched in 2o21, aims to help HBCUs close a funding gap compared to white or elite institutions, aiming to provide long-term financial stability and a permanent revenue stream for minority schools.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The foundation, which supports health care, education, and the arts, has aided other British institutions in the past, including the Design Museum and the Imperial War Museum, both in London.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 2025
Srinivasan’s Network State—and its core idea of capturing or creating parallel, anti-democratic institutions—was attracting adherents on the tech right.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Markowicz told BridgeDetroit that the organization has started engaging with the community partners, cultural institutions, small businesses and places of worship that regularly participate in the festival.
—Micah Walker, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Whatever fragile political system existed in Gaza has collapsed, along with the institutions that once gave public life its structure.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
The incident comes at a time of heightened concern about political violence in the United States and the safety of public officials and institutions.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for institutions
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The company positions it as a platform mainly for researchers, educational institutes, universities, and robotics enthusiasts interested in AI development and automation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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The committee evaluates nominations from qualified proposers—such as heads of state, national legislators, professors in relevant disciplines, past laureates, and directors of foreign policy or peace institutes.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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However, Lanning could also use this as an opportunity to improve a running game that has at times been lacking, with more difficult fixtures against the likes of USC and Washington still to come over the next month or so.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Vissel will be fondly aware of how quickly the tables can turn, having pounced on Sanfrecce Hiroshima imploding with four losses across their closing five league fixtures to clinch last year’s title on the final day.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Outside of the band, Thayer is involved in multiple charitable organizations, including serving on the board of directors of the Arnold Palmer Education Fund and the Thayer Family Foundation.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Like all Fasano properties in Brazil, the Rio de Janeiro location works with the Brazilian startup Comida Invisível, which helps connect businesses with food rescue organizations in their area.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The protests, organized by a coalition of left-leaning groups, were scheduled amid a federal government shutdown.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Solo travelers treating themselves, couples on romantic getaways, friend groups celebrating milestones.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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For Slingerland, drinking alcohol and getting drunk are important to human well-being and complex societies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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True, many societies before Britain had seen scientific breakthroughs and technological progress.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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McVie herself established very elegant foundations, opting for herringbone flooring, marble fireplaces, and shaker-style cabinets in the kitchen.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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Emotional safety is necessary, so tighten the foundations and build toward a better place.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
20 Oct. 2025
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Across the state, Italian Americans have left a legacy through small businesses, community associations, restaurants, Catholic churches and more, from metro Detroit to west Michigan, Upper Peninsula mining towns to mid-Michigan and beyond.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Those books are wildly different in subject and tone, but there are subterranean threads, a mycorrhizal network of associations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Once on campus, he’s drawn into the intense world of Black Greek life, where rival fraternities battle through stepping competitions that blend rhythm, tradition, and pride.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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The race has continued to grow each year, with participation from survivor support groups, advocates, the Milwaukee Police Department, local sororities and fraternities, and more.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Institutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institutions. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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