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
Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.
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Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
The oil downturn and currency devaluation of the early 1980s shook Venezuelan society deeply, hollowing out the middle class and undermining trust in political institutions.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
In implementing its measures, officials froze or changed at least 131 scholarships across UT System and Texas A&M University System institutions, which could no longer have race or gender criteria, the Dallas Morning News reported.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Social science research on political violence and moral disengagement shows sustained rhetorical delegitimization of institutions increases the likelihood of real-world harm.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
This is one of the many benefits of living in Chicagoland — our great institutions offer not only sights and sounds, but also welcome us in with free days that give folks on every kind of budget the chance to experience what makes the Chicago area so special.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
At the turn of the century, Venezuela was Latin America’s richest country, with vast oil reserves, a growing middle class, and functioning democratic institutions.
—Duncan S. Demarsh, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Driven by principle, their disruptive actions bent institutions toward more humane and ethical practices – even as the menace adapted to survive.
—Valerie L. Myers, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
In California, Proposition 209, approved by voters in 1996, banned the consideration of race in admission to public education institutions.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
The oil downturn and currency devaluation of the early 1980s shook Venezuelan society deeply, hollowing out the middle class and undermining trust in political institutions.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
In implementing its measures, officials froze or changed at least 131 scholarships across UT System and Texas A&M University System institutions, which could no longer have race or gender criteria, the Dallas Morning News reported.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Social science research on political violence and moral disengagement shows sustained rhetorical delegitimization of institutions increases the likelihood of real-world harm.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
This is one of the many benefits of living in Chicagoland — our great institutions offer not only sights and sounds, but also welcome us in with free days that give folks on every kind of budget the chance to experience what makes the Chicago area so special.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
At the turn of the century, Venezuela was Latin America’s richest country, with vast oil reserves, a growing middle class, and functioning democratic institutions.
—Duncan S. Demarsh, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Driven by principle, their disruptive actions bent institutions toward more humane and ethical practices – even as the menace adapted to survive.
—Valerie L. Myers, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
In California, Proposition 209, approved by voters in 1996, banned the consideration of race in admission to public education institutions.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for institutions
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Three other Biohub institutes — in New York, San Francisco and Chicago, focus on addressing different scientific challenges.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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More community efforts followed as Longo and his wife went on to create a girls’ orphanage and institutes for prisoners’ children in subsequent decades.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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That probably stems from the extraordinary effort his players have produced across this block of fixtures.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The couple became tabloid fixtures and were persistently pursued by the paparazzi.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Roughly one-third of that came from online donations –- made either on a third-party online fundraising platform or through nonprofit organizations’ websites, which themselves may be powered by a third-party platform’s fundraising software.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Officials believe the two groups were part of a single network, some planning domestic attacks and others seeking to join ISIS abroad.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Eight teams will advance to the single-elimination knockout round – the winner of each of the six groups and two wild cards (the team from each conference with the best record in group play that finished second in its group).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Parallel societies in certain urban areas and rising violent crime statistics linked to some migrant cohorts in countries such as Sweden and Germany led to the dramatic rise of populist and patriotic parties across the continent, from France to Italy to the Netherlands.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Freedom from fear mattered because frightened societies are easily manipulated.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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This is a year of building and construction to create solid foundations in your life, both physically and internally.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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When money donated to charity through intermediaries primarily went to foundations, those assets were subject to a 5% payout rule.—
Ray Madoff,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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This can be achieved through financial collaborations and the formation of merchants associations, Brady said.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Brands cross borders more freely than political iconography, and arrive with preloaded emotional associations.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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See drill teams, high school bands, fraternities and sororities, churches and other organizations and groups marching as the parade travels along Harbor Drive South.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
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According to Frank, members of TCU fraternities live in some of the houses that have generated noise complaints, including DeCicco’s house.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Institutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institutions. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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