as in institutions
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
People don’t just want to belong to organizations.
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William Arruda, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The parade features bands, floats, drill teams, colleges and universities, fraternities, sororities and churches along with peace and youth organizations.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Legacy Bank and Trust's chief operations officer since 2019 and will now act as dual COO for both organizations until the full integration of the community development financial institutions, which is slated for the fourth quarter of 2026.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026
Leading organizations are committed to treating people with compassion, dignity, and respect.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Both Paxtons sought to have the case file sealed from public view, but gave up that fight last month after media organizations and a government watchdog group sued to get access.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Backers can also host private virtual screenings or provide access directly to other organizations, as well as buy out an entire theater for audiences who wouldn’t otherwise get to see the film.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 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
William Arruda, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The parade features bands, floats, drill teams, colleges and universities, fraternities, sororities and churches along with peace and youth organizations.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Legacy Bank and Trust's chief operations officer since 2019 and will now act as dual COO for both organizations until the full integration of the community development financial institutions, which is slated for the fourth quarter of 2026.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026
Leading organizations are committed to treating people with compassion, dignity, and respect.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Both Paxtons sought to have the case file sealed from public view, but gave up that fight last month after media organizations and a government watchdog group sued to get access.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Backers can also host private virtual screenings or provide access directly to other organizations, as well as buy out an entire theater for audiences who wouldn’t otherwise get to see the film.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 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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Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The oil downturn and currency devaluation of the early 1980s shook Venezuelan society deeply, hollowing out the middle class and undermining trust in political institutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Wyatt advised political figures, sat on business boards, helped lead professional associations and made cultural preservation one of his ongoing crusades.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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Remittance provider advisers like law firms and trade associations have identified gaps that need to be addressed by Treasury and the IRS and have advised providers on how to proceed in the meantime.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Parallel societies in certain urban areas and rising violent crime statistics linked to some migrant cohorts in countries such as Sweden and Germany led to the dramatic rise of populist and patriotic parties across the continent, from France to Italy to the Netherlands.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Freedom from fear mattered because frightened societies are easily manipulated.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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This corroborates findings from other think tanks and institutes that have tracked corporate activity since the tariffs dropped.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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European Film Promotion, a network of film promotion institutes from 37 countries in Europe, has unveiled the lineup of six films taking part in its Europe!—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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The parade features bands, floats, drill teams, colleges and universities, fraternities, sororities and churches along with peace and youth organizations.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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According to Frank, members of TCU fraternities live in some of the houses that have generated noise complaints, including DeCicco’s house.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Dec. 2025
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Enjoy schmoozing with friends and groups.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Visitors to K’gari are warned to stay at least 20 meters from the animals, travel in groups, and keep children within arm’s reach.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Instead, a small group of senators from both parties has been working on an alternative plan that could find support in both chambers and become law.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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But a bipartisan group of senators is working on an alternative proposal in hopes of coming up with a plan that can pass both chambers.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Organizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organizations. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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