Thesaurus results for ORGANIZATION

organization

noun

ˌȯr-gə-nə-ˈzā-shən

Definition of organization

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 Democratic candidates and organizations continue to use ActBlue, which reportedly processed $586 million for Democratic candidates, causes, and groups during the second quarter of 2026. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026 Urgent Matter reports that the domain was registered in July through Hostinger but that the registrant’s name, organization, email, phone and address are hidden behind a privacy service. — News Desk, Artforum, 20 Aug. 2026 But while hope within the Silverstone and Sakura organizations is starting to trend upward, things haven’t always been this way. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026 Brayden King, a professor of management and organizations at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, previously told USA TODAY that boycotts can be effective, but not in the way consumers think. — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for organization

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Noun

There was also a strong association with weight before pregnancy.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
In 1982, walking through a terminal at Newark International Airport in New Jersey, the Kissingers were accosted by Ellen Kaplan, a follower of Lyndon LaRouche, a cult leader with both Marxist and right-wing associations.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

In his first years in office, DeSantis, a Catholic, created a Faith and Community initiative which partners with thousands of faith institutions across the state.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Legendary host David Letterman even pointed to Late Show parent company Paramount’s 2025 merger with Skydance as the reason behind CBS’ decision to shutter the late-night institution.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of institution

Noun

One place to start is asking what specific employee data your organization collects, said Aiha Nguyen, director of the Labor Futures Initiative at Data & Society, a nonprofit institute studying the impacts of technology.

— Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Oeko-Tex operates a global certification system through 17 independent textile and leather testing institutes in Europe and Japan.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of institute

Noun

This marks a larger shift in how healthcare is administered globally, with many aging societies transitioning from hospital-centric care to more personalized and accessible options which are embedded in neighborhoods and communities.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
The company has also received an Approval In Principle (AIP) with a maritime classification society.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of society

Noun

According to a criminal complaint, Robinson initially thought police executing a search warrant at the Delta Upsilon fraternity house was a prank.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026
Robinson allegedly purchased large quantities of cocaine from a student in a different fraternity, Agostino Abbatiello, 24, who was charged with multiple counts of possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy.

— Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of fraternity

Noun

Republicans hold narrow majorities in both chambers, leaving relatively few seats vulnerable to determine control of Congress.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
There are frigid cryotherapy chambers, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and exorbitant supplements.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of chamber

Noun

For all the chatter about the Georgia wide receiver position this month, Kirby Smart notes that success for that group can’t be self-made.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Leo July 23 – August 22 The fun plan in the group chat may need a little more flexibility today.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026

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