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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 organizations
The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
In May, drinks giants Carlsberg and Diageo were among 40 organizations that signed a declaration of intent to scale regenerative agriculture across their supply chains, through a program developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative platform.
—Jasmin Sykes, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Accountants and auditors These professionals keep the books for companies and organizations, tracking, verifying and reporting financial figures.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Efforts are underway by various organizations to close these participation gaps in science and aviation.
—Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Three Things That Must Change Most organizations already sense where the paradox lives.
—Lance Knight, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The United States is hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 12 June 2026
For example, limiting the injunctions to the states and organizations that have participated in the lawsuits alongside the individuals.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes and, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
The newspaper also found that in 2021 and 2022, about half of the foundation's donations went to organizations linked to Musk, his colleagues or his businesses.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
In May, drinks giants Carlsberg and Diageo were among 40 organizations that signed a declaration of intent to scale regenerative agriculture across their supply chains, through a program developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative platform.
—Jasmin Sykes, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Accountants and auditors These professionals keep the books for companies and organizations, tracking, verifying and reporting financial figures.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Efforts are underway by various organizations to close these participation gaps in science and aviation.
—Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Three Things That Must Change Most organizations already sense where the paradox lives.
—Lance Knight, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The United States is hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 12 June 2026
For example, limiting the injunctions to the states and organizations that have participated in the lawsuits alongside the individuals.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes and, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
The newspaper also found that in 2021 and 2022, about half of the foundation's donations went to organizations linked to Musk, his colleagues or his businesses.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organizations
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But prevention begins much earlier — with whether people feel connected to their communities, invested in civic life and seen by the institutions that serve them.—
Monica Gordon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Undergraduate tuition and fees at Texas public institutions have remained frozen since 2023.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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In Africa, the associations are reliant on the government and treasury.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Politicians and nursing associations have warned that federal borrowing loan caps will force students into private loans, which typically have higher interest rates, leaving students with more debt over time.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Studies show that living in industrialized societies has taken a toll on our gut health.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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Those candidates who reach that threshold of support would then have to receive the backing of 5% of local constituency parties, or at least three party affiliates — groups such as trade unions and cooperative societies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Although the role and impact of basic scientific research have not always been appreciated by the public, both political parties have traditionally been very supportive of research in universities and research institutes.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The company also says more than 50 robotics teams and research institutes already use the platform.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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According to the release, 200 members of historically Black fraternities and sororities will volunteer their time to distribute food to residents in need during the event.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 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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The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Accommodations range from traditional hotel rooms to six-bedroom houses, ideal for larger groups.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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Sessions in both chambers of Congress were temporarily halted by raucous legislators celebrating the German victory, according to the journalist David Margolick’s book on the Louis-Schmeling rivalry.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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After months of negotiations, lawmakers were able to come up with a comprehensive housing package that includes nearly four dozen provisions touching on priorities from both chambers and parties.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2026
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“Organizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organizations. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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