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
Instead, public universities, local governments and regional organizations like the Mekong River Commission have mainly focused on monitoring levels of heavy metals and educating communities about risks.
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Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
What was once a grassroots movement rooted in principles that emphasized growing community control over food systems is now firmly mainstream, with thousands of organizations across the country.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
In the spring, the organization’s Standard Development Unit developed the training curriculum, with an emphasis on the practical applications of auditing for GOTS auditors, rather than theoretical concepts, the report explained.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
The organization also added Muir Burgos to its list of victims of violations of freedom of religion or belief.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
What was once a grassroots movement rooted in principles that emphasized growing community control over food systems is now firmly mainstream, with thousands of organizations across the country.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
In the spring, the organization’s Standard Development Unit developed the training curriculum, with an emphasis on the practical applications of auditing for GOTS auditors, rather than theoretical concepts, the report explained.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
The organization also added Muir Burgos to its list of victims of violations of freedom of religion or belief.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organization
Noun
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But its primary association in the public consciousness since the nineteen-eighties is with the criminal underworld, particularly the drug cartels.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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New research is suggesting a strong association between mouth bacteria and gastric cancer.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The museum moved a half-dozen times, but grew and became an institution attracting visitors from around the world.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The back-to-back resignations and investigations, spanning both parties and both the legislative and executive branches, have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the misconduct unfolding within it.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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It's based on Fraunhofer's own MorphoColor coating technology, which a team from the institute presented in a paper that appeared in IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics back in 2021.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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The novel approach builds on the institute’s MorphoColor technology, a bio-inspired coating for solar panels.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Clorox Company, parent company of Burt's Bees, shared the collab in an April 27 news release, adding that the brands are tapping into society’s love for the cucumber creation.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Yet, the beneficiaries of the conquests were mainly royalty and others at the top of society.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some time after the group formed, Mellencamp signed on as the band’s second singer and performed with them at school dances, sock hops, fraternities, and battle of the bands competitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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That team had their own fraternity, Phi Slama Jama.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Before King Charles had been heralded at the door of the chamber in that most hallowed hall to democracy, the floor of the House and the gallery above had been excitedly echoing with anticipation as people took their seats.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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DeMaio said police found that Orsini misappropriated more than $100,000 in chamber funds between 2022 and 2025.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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The neon lights on Wrigley beckoned every Cubbies fan to gather in brotherhood and share one of America’s greatest experiences — baseball.—
Charleen Richey,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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His graduation as a full member of this blood brotherhood awaits after his first kill.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The seniors were a very tight-knight group.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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“Organization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organization. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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