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
What entity should take the lead on protecting Gastonia’s most vulnerable during extreme heat or cold, and how can city and county leaders, and partner organizations, better work together?
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Lee said that The Cat House Lounge partners with several rescue organizations to provide a comfortable, kennel-free environment for adoptable felines.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
But experiences similar to what Khaled shared—including extended kneeling, beatings, attacks by military dogs, and a lack of medical care—have been reported by human-rights groups, the United Nations, and news organizations.
—Mosab Abu Toha, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
These organizations negotiate member-only discounts and perks by leveraging their collective buying power.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Lee said that The Cat House Lounge partners with several rescue organizations to provide a comfortable, kennel-free environment for adoptable felines.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
But experiences similar to what Khaled shared—including extended kneeling, beatings, attacks by military dogs, and a lack of medical care—have been reported by human-rights groups, the United Nations, and news organizations.
—Mosab Abu Toha, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
These organizations negotiate member-only discounts and perks by leveraging their collective buying power.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organization
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It is not accredited by any major zoo or sanctuary associations, which is voluntary and comes with stricter welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The association hosted its annual media day on Thursday afternoon, where executive director Bob Baldwin and Jim Clark, assistant director of communications, spoke about the state of the association and changes that will be coming for student athletes, coaches and fans in the upcoming seasons.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Brands beat out governments and institutions, reclaiming a higher score in people’s trust ladder, just below relatives and social circles, corner shops and employers.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Beyond its seemingly cinematic plot, the robbery was a clear example of how thieves have started targeting cultural institutions not necessarily for their prized paintings, but for artifacts that can be dismantled, stripped or melted down for their expensive parts.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Whether or not Takaichi's administration is as tough on immigration issues as her campaign rhetoric suggests, some observers warn that failing to actively invest in and integrate foreign nationals into society will have lasting harm on Asia’s second-largest economy.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The criminal operations have gone largely unchallenged in Cambodia due to the complete dismantling in recent years of the country’s civil society and independent media.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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One of the institute's biggest events is its annual North Pole Express weekend trips.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The institute said Goodall died naturally.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Alpha Sigma Phi’s national organization has also placed the chapter on an interim suspension, the fraternity’s CEO Gordy Heminger said in a statement to Fox News Digital.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, fraternity Sigma Chi and sorority Pi Beta Phi each sell dozens of Comfort Colors shirts in their online shops.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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With Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress, the courts have emerged as one of the main impediments to Trump administration policy.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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His party, La Libertad Avanza, holds just 37 of 254 seats in the lower chamber, relying on tenuous alliances with conservative blocs.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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A lot of a lack of brotherhood and in so many different instances.—
Kyle Eustice,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Across decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – from acting school to the grandest stages – amid scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals, as each pushes to become the greatest living Kabuki master.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The organization taps a multidisciplinary group of physicians, scientists, chemists, engineers, epidemiologists, economists, psychologists, statisticians, sociologists, and community members to turn scientific discovery into actionable knowledge.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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More on why environmental groups are concerned.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Organization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organization. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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