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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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
But prevention begins much earlier — with whether people feel connected to their communities, invested in civic life and seen by the institutions that serve them.
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Monica Gordon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Undergraduate tuition and fees at Texas public institutions have remained frozen since 2023.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Agam was the subject of solo exhibitions at the Musée national d’art moderne in Paris (in 1972); the Tel Aviv Museum (1973); the Jewish Museum in New York (1975); and the Guggenheim Museum in New York (1980), among other institutions.
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Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
An exhibition of Hockney’s work is on view through August 23 at Serpentine in London; solo shows are planned at two other London institutions—Tate Britain and Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall—next year.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
22 June 2026
In the early 1900s, when intelligence tests were becoming all the rage, institutions began considering general entrance exams.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
In the age of generative AI, scientific institutions can no longer assume audiences will automatically trust their visuals.
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Nan Li,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Naturally, the action is largely concentrated in New Haven, where QuantumCT is working with academic institutions, companies and economic development groups to build a headquarters for its programming, as well as a testbed for new quantum innovation efforts.
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P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
But institutions, however good, can only carry so much.
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Rasheed Gonga,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Monica Gordon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Undergraduate tuition and fees at Texas public institutions have remained frozen since 2023.
—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Agam was the subject of solo exhibitions at the Musée national d’art moderne in Paris (in 1972); the Tel Aviv Museum (1973); the Jewish Museum in New York (1975); and the Guggenheim Museum in New York (1980), among other institutions.
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Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
An exhibition of Hockney’s work is on view through August 23 at Serpentine in London; solo shows are planned at two other London institutions—Tate Britain and Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall—next year.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
22 June 2026
In the early 1900s, when intelligence tests were becoming all the rage, institutions began considering general entrance exams.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
In the age of generative AI, scientific institutions can no longer assume audiences will automatically trust their visuals.
—
Nan Li,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Naturally, the action is largely concentrated in New Haven, where QuantumCT is working with academic institutions, companies and economic development groups to build a headquarters for its programming, as well as a testbed for new quantum innovation efforts.
—
P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
But institutions, however good, can only carry so much.
—
Rasheed Gonga,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for institutions
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Although the role and impact of basic scientific research have not always been appreciated by the public, both political parties have traditionally been very supportive of research in universities and research institutes.
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The company also says more than 50 robotics teams and research institutes already use the platform.
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The kitchen, meanwhile, boasts stainless-steel fixtures (as does the bedroom), tempered by blue and orange accents.
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Instead, shop for fixtures that better reflect your design aesthetic and will add artistic flair to the space.
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The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.
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In May, drinks giants Carlsberg and Diageo were among 40 organizations that signed a declaration of intent to scale regenerative agriculture across their supply chains, through a program developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative platform.
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Accommodations range from traditional hotel rooms to six-bedroom houses, ideal for larger groups.
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At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.
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Studies show that living in industrialized societies has taken a toll on our gut health.
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Those candidates who reach that threshold of support would then have to receive the backing of 5% of local constituency parties, or at least three party affiliates — groups such as trade unions and cooperative societies.
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Are the foundations laid in 1776 and 1789 still strong enough and sound enough to resist the tremors of our times?
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But there are many plants that are fast-growing yet sized right for foundations.
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The grapegrower and winemaker associations argue that bulk wine imports have increased in recent years, hurting the local wine industry.
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More than a dozen national and international journalism associations wrote a joint letter calling on the government to withdraw its case after the men's convictions were upheld by a lower court of appeal in March.
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Members of five historically Black fraternities and sororities will be able to request Michigan license plates featuring their organization's logo.
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Details about this year’s parade had not been shared as of Tuesday, but the 2025 parade was themed for Mardi Gras and featured local schools, drill teams, fraternities and sororities and other localgroups.
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“Institutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institutions. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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