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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
Energy Foundation China, the nonprofit group mentioned by Lucci, is one such major funder of domestic environmental nonprofit organizations, disbursing tens of millions of dollars each year to support American activists while operating under the oversight of the CCP.
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Quintana said some organizations and companies backed out of sponsorships or being part of the march this year.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
In past years, PEPFAR has engaged in a months-long process with local governments, international organizations and others to develop strategic plans for how different countries and regions will combat HIV/AIDS over the next year or two.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
By YuriArcursPeopleimages at Envato I’ve spent years studying how systems and organizations are changing, yet our leadership playbooks often remain stuck in the past.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, many rights organizations warn the decision marks a pivotal moment for the future of protest rights in the UK.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
In the future, organizations may explore integrating brief breathwork exercises into virtual meetings, including breathing resets during long work sessions and developing digital platforms that offer customizable breathwork routines.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
The computationally efficient custom maps enabled by this model—already in use by over 50 organizations—can be used by governments, companies, nonprofits, and academics for a range of tasks, from mapping ecosystems and supply-chains to analyzing how the planet is changing over time.
—Harry Booth, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
The product is designed to safeguard organizations' most privileged and sensitive credentials.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Quintana said some organizations and companies backed out of sponsorships or being part of the march this year.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
In past years, PEPFAR has engaged in a months-long process with local governments, international organizations and others to develop strategic plans for how different countries and regions will combat HIV/AIDS over the next year or two.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
By YuriArcursPeopleimages at Envato I’ve spent years studying how systems and organizations are changing, yet our leadership playbooks often remain stuck in the past.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, many rights organizations warn the decision marks a pivotal moment for the future of protest rights in the UK.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
In the future, organizations may explore integrating brief breathwork exercises into virtual meetings, including breathing resets during long work sessions and developing digital platforms that offer customizable breathwork routines.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
The computationally efficient custom maps enabled by this model—already in use by over 50 organizations—can be used by governments, companies, nonprofits, and academics for a range of tasks, from mapping ecosystems and supply-chains to analyzing how the planet is changing over time.
—Harry Booth, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
The product is designed to safeguard organizations' most privileged and sensitive credentials.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organizations
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Some of the city’s most venerable institutions are celebrating milestones, with the Joffrey Ballet marking its 70th anniversary — and 30 years in Chicago.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Over objections from the ordinance's co-sponsors, however, the committee passed an amendment — floated by Councilman Khalil Batshon — that would retain a licensing requirement for accessory overnight shelters run by religious institutions.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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The asylum application asked whether Soliman had belonged to political parties or other associations in his home country.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Researchers believe that these past associations may be attributable to confounding.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
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All of these efforts stemmed from the belief that democratic societies based on free markets would create politically stable and prosperous societies.—
Time,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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While parts of European societies have long nurtured a growing strain of anti-Americanism, Poland is different—few nations show such consistent sympathy for American citizens and ideals.—
Sławomir Cenckiewicz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Research institutes in Japan, China, and Europe have launched their own greenhouse gas-monitoring satellites.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Adityanath noted that just four years ago, no universities in the state offered courses in space science, but today over a dozen institutes provide such programs.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Organizers had OK’d this, along with the participation of community groups including sororities and fraternities, Osbern previously said.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The University of Georgia has paused pledging for one of its fraternities amid an investigation into alleged hazing off-campus.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
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The gathering will bring together local groups, including CRS, Epic Partners and Coach Core, alongside stakeholders and funders, to highlight their work tackling youth violence and supporting young people through outreach, sports and creative arts.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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While Texas requires two-thirds of the body to be in attendance for a quorum, Missouri’s legislature only requires a simple majority — and the GOP holds roughly a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the Missouri legislature.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Three commissioners were needed for the meeting; Ralph Rosado and Damian Pardo were the only two who made an appearance in the commission chambers Friday morning.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Organizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organizations. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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