as in association
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
an organization of people devoted to promoting world peace
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Recent Examples of organization
After learning of the incoming name change from STAT, SNOMED CT contacted the working group for confirmation, though the organization was also unable to get in on the secret.
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Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates later designated it a terrorist organization, describing it as a threat to national stability, while Bahrain adopted a similar stance.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
His term was short, since some of the Young Lords leaders and many of the members were out of Chicago or in jail and the organization suffered.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
When that organization — the Commission on Presidential Debates, or CPD — was founded it was jointly run by the chairs of the Republican and Democratic national committees.
—Stu Strumwasser, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates later designated it a terrorist organization, describing it as a threat to national stability, while Bahrain adopted a similar stance.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
His term was short, since some of the Young Lords leaders and many of the members were out of Chicago or in jail and the organization suffered.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
When that organization — the Commission on Presidential Debates, or CPD — was founded it was jointly run by the chairs of the Republican and Democratic national committees.
—Stu Strumwasser, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organization
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As a result, religious – and specifically Catholic – leaders suspected an association between the philosophically consistent Illuminati and Freemasons.—
Derek Arnold,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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So, while the findings are compelling, they should be interpreted as an association rather than proof that choosing passive activities directly leads to dementia.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Eden au Lac has been a Zürich institution since 1909—a fine figure of a lakeside hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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The institute worked in collaboration with researchers from Florida International University and the University of Seville in Spain.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Discretionary spending is up, according to credit and debit card data from the institute.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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One begins to think that the condition is hereditary—that, instead of a Habsburg jaw, the wealthy white denizens of New Orleans high society are saddled with emotional problems.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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The traditional theatrical chains are vital to our cohesion as a society, and are duly cautious [about AI].—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Formed just months after the end of the Civil War by six former Confederate officers, the Klan originally seemed more like a college fraternity with ceremonial robes and odd titles for its officers.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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In hockey’s past fraternities, comfort was granted over time.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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There was a formal complaint that was sent to leadership in both chambers and the governor, saying, ‘This isn’t right.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
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From there on out, Hood became a kind of radical, liberal man of the cloth, rallying for gay and trans rights, Black Lives Matter, and, finally, becoming a spiritual advisor to men on death row in 2022 after the Supreme Court ruled that folks could have one accompany them to the death chamber.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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The brotherhoods of Semana Santa Thousands of members of these brotherhoods — which are open to Catholic men and women of all ages — participate in the processions.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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The memories, the battles, the brotherhood and the growth will always mean more than words can fully capture.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The group then alerted Hermanos de la Calle to help with housing.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Analysis of past avalanche accidents has indicated that larger group sizes (4 or more people) have higher chances of being caught in avalanches.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Organization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organization. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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