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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
Ed O’Bannon’s case over the unauthorized use of college athletes’ likenesses in video games—a case that played a crucial role in states adopting NIL statutes—put in motion the eventual changes the NCAA and its member institutions decided to adopt.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The program is preparing students to work at such cyber-centric institutions as Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and Booz Allen Hamilton.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Although Art Recognition has collaborated with institutions like the Kunsthaus Zürich, Popovici concedes that galleries have little incentive to embrace technology that might cast doubt over their collections.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
His religious training comes from Christian institutions, including a master of divinity from Azusa Pacific University, an evangelical Christian university, and graduate studies in pastoral counseling at Southern California Seminary.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The 2006 Virgin Islands conference illustrates how Epstein used philanthropy to build relationships with scientists and academic institutions.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Moreover, fewer hiring opportunities for health care jobs outside of medical institutions may also slow down the industry’s job growth.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Which stories persist, which fade and which are actively suppressed are decisions increasingly made by private companies rather than public institutions.
—Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Chinese universities rise in global rankings Beijing’s massive education investments have helped to create dozens of elite institutions, pushing Chinese universities up the global rankings.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The program is preparing students to work at such cyber-centric institutions as Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and Booz Allen Hamilton.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Although Art Recognition has collaborated with institutions like the Kunsthaus Zürich, Popovici concedes that galleries have little incentive to embrace technology that might cast doubt over their collections.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
His religious training comes from Christian institutions, including a master of divinity from Azusa Pacific University, an evangelical Christian university, and graduate studies in pastoral counseling at Southern California Seminary.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The 2006 Virgin Islands conference illustrates how Epstein used philanthropy to build relationships with scientists and academic institutions.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Moreover, fewer hiring opportunities for health care jobs outside of medical institutions may also slow down the industry’s job growth.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Which stories persist, which fade and which are actively suppressed are decisions increasingly made by private companies rather than public institutions.
—Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Chinese universities rise in global rankings Beijing’s massive education investments have helped to create dozens of elite institutions, pushing Chinese universities up the global rankings.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for institutions
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The tournament features 64 entries from 50 universities, institutes, and independent labs across the United States.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Mar. 2026
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The HiLumi program involves nearly 50 institutes across more than 20 countries.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cleaning professional Claudia Meneses says that using white vinegar with a bit of water works real miracles on most shiny surfaces, including windows, chrome fixtures, and mirrors.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Deep clean all light fixtures in your home every three to six months.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Unemployed tech worker Tinner was laid off from Workday, a Pleasanton company that provides a platform to businesses, universities and organizations to manage payroll, benefits, finances and other tasks.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the letter is yet another representation of the growing consensus on the left against consolidation that brings major news organizations under one roof, particularly when that house is owned by Ellison.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Roozbeh Farahanipour, a former Iranian dissident who now lives in Los Angeles, worries that a destabilized Iran, with its complex cultural heritage and patchwork of ethnic and religious groups, could devolve into a far worse mess than post-invasion Iraq.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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When societies lose their grounding — in human dignity, and the belief that justice is not merely the will of the powerful — Jews are among the first to suffer.—
Calev Myers,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Why are smart girls considered a threat in some societies?—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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Strong foundations can carry big dreams without unnecessary strain.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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As a guideline, mascaras should be tossed after three to six months, liquid eyeliner after three months, and liquid foundations and concealers after one year.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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The statue, titled ‘One Riot, One Ranger,’ previously stood at Dallas Love Field for decades before being removed in 2020 amid scrutiny of its historical associations.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Leagues and players’ associations negotiate workplace rules, and those agreements are exempt from antitrust scrutiny.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Members wear the club's colors, purple and gold, with the pride and allegiance reminiscent of those in Black fraternities and sororities.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Pack Drumline that plays for Chicago Bulls and Chicago Sky games entertained before the game while Black fraternities and sororities showed off their dance moves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Institutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institutions. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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