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
Some of the city’s most venerable institutions are celebrating milestones, with the Joffrey Ballet marking its 70th anniversary — and 30 years in Chicago.
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Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Over objections from the ordinance's co-sponsors, however, the committee passed an amendment — floated by Councilman Khalil Batshon — that would retain a licensing requirement for accessory overnight shelters run by religious institutions.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Enrollment for postsecondary education, especially at two-year undergraduate institutions, grew during the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
With hundreds of years of patient work behind it, with some educational institutions willing to protect their scientists, and with researchers hard at work in less-benighted nations, the human desire to know and to understand will continue to produce results.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Reducing national security to battlefield technology reinforces the myth that safety comes from weapons, not from systems, institutions and shared democratic ideals, for example.
—Lauren Buitta, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As ever, its aim is to celebrate the city’s cultural diversity by bringing in local and international artists and institutions for inclusive experiences.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
For more than three decades, the FutureVu Brands family of companies has supplied innovative window film and protective solutions to some of the world’s largest brands, government agencies, and institutions.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
New Orleans has made strides in restructuring institutions and developing a more diverse and entrepreneurial economy.
—Manann Donoghoe, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Over objections from the ordinance's co-sponsors, however, the committee passed an amendment — floated by Councilman Khalil Batshon — that would retain a licensing requirement for accessory overnight shelters run by religious institutions.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Enrollment for postsecondary education, especially at two-year undergraduate institutions, grew during the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
With hundreds of years of patient work behind it, with some educational institutions willing to protect their scientists, and with researchers hard at work in less-benighted nations, the human desire to know and to understand will continue to produce results.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Reducing national security to battlefield technology reinforces the myth that safety comes from weapons, not from systems, institutions and shared democratic ideals, for example.
—Lauren Buitta, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As ever, its aim is to celebrate the city’s cultural diversity by bringing in local and international artists and institutions for inclusive experiences.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
For more than three decades, the FutureVu Brands family of companies has supplied innovative window film and protective solutions to some of the world’s largest brands, government agencies, and institutions.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
New Orleans has made strides in restructuring institutions and developing a more diverse and entrepreneurial economy.
—Manann Donoghoe, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for institutions
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Research institutes in Japan, China, and Europe have launched their own greenhouse gas-monitoring satellites.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Adityanath noted that just four years ago, no universities in the state offered courses in space science, but today over a dozen institutes provide such programs.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The gingkoes were stalwart fixtures that marked every milestone of our academic careers.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Colombia has huffed and puffed in recent fixtures.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Energy Foundation China, the nonprofit group mentioned by Lucci, is one such major funder of domestic environmental nonprofit organizations, disbursing tens of millions of dollars each year to support American activists while operating under the oversight of the CCP.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Quintana said some organizations and companies backed out of sponsorships or being part of the march this year.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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The gathering will bring together local groups, including CRS, Epic Partners and Coach Core, alongside stakeholders and funders, to highlight their work tackling youth violence and supporting young people through outreach, sports and creative arts.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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All of these efforts stemmed from the belief that democratic societies based on free markets would create politically stable and prosperous societies.—
Time,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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While parts of European societies have long nurtured a growing strain of anti-Americanism, Poland is different—few nations show such consistent sympathy for American citizens and ideals.—
Sławomir Cenckiewicz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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This is all thanks to Saturn retrograde and a total lunar eclipse in Pisces, activating your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Renovations cost about $324,000, which came from outside foundations and organizations, including Feeding San Diego.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The asylum application asked whether Soliman had belonged to political parties or other associations in his home country.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Researchers believe that these past associations may be attributable to confounding.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
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Organizers had OK’d this, along with the participation of community groups including sororities and fraternities, Osbern previously said.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The University of Georgia has paused pledging for one of its fraternities amid an investigation into alleged hazing off-campus.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Institutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institutions. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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