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
Unemployed tech worker Tinner was laid off from Workday, a Pleasanton company that provides a platform to businesses, universities and organizations to manage payroll, benefits, finances and other tasks.
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Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But the letter is yet another representation of the growing consensus on the left against consolidation that brings major news organizations under one roof, particularly when that house is owned by Ellison.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Supporters of two prominent Muslim groups have already scored a victory against DeSantis, as a federal judge temporarily blocked the enforcement on Wednesday of an executive order the governor issued last year that designated them as foreign terrorist organizations.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Miller’s opponents allege that money, too, is tied to AIPAC, a claim unrefuted by local AIPAC leaders and backed by addresses and vendors shared by the organizations.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
There was concern that the murals inside the building could be destroyed, but organizations ensured they were removed to be used elsewhere.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
This is a fun-loving day full of opportunities to enjoy groups and organizations.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
The missing records were earlier reported by the journalist Roger Sollenberger on Substack and NPR, and have since been documented by other news organizations.
—Eric Tucker The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
An atmosphere of crisis pervades among the organizations responding to the mounting humanitarian challenges of the century.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But the letter is yet another representation of the growing consensus on the left against consolidation that brings major news organizations under one roof, particularly when that house is owned by Ellison.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Supporters of two prominent Muslim groups have already scored a victory against DeSantis, as a federal judge temporarily blocked the enforcement on Wednesday of an executive order the governor issued last year that designated them as foreign terrorist organizations.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Miller’s opponents allege that money, too, is tied to AIPAC, a claim unrefuted by local AIPAC leaders and backed by addresses and vendors shared by the organizations.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
There was concern that the murals inside the building could be destroyed, but organizations ensured they were removed to be used elsewhere.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
This is a fun-loving day full of opportunities to enjoy groups and organizations.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
The missing records were earlier reported by the journalist Roger Sollenberger on Substack and NPR, and have since been documented by other news organizations.
—Eric Tucker The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
An atmosphere of crisis pervades among the organizations responding to the mounting humanitarian challenges of the century.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organizations
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Chinese universities rise in global rankings Beijing’s massive education investments have helped to create dozens of elite institutions, pushing Chinese universities up the global rankings.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Trump administration policies of the past year have had a chilling effect on international enrollment at higher learning institutions across the country.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Mar. 2026
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Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images The Justice Department is proposing a new policy that would seek to limit the ability of state bar associations to launch ethics probes into DOJ attorneys, according to a new document posted Wednesday in the Federal Register.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Brende is among other high-profile Norwegians to face repercussions over their associations with Epstein, including the country’s former prime minister, the crown princess, and a diplomat.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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In times of disruption, societies require continuity.—
Klaus Schwab,
Time,
1 Mar. 2026
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Professional societies have slightly different criteria for metabolic syndrome.—
Valerie Cacho,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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The tournament features 64 entries from 50 universities, institutes, and independent labs across the United States.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Mar. 2026
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The HiLumi program involves nearly 50 institutes across more than 20 countries.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Members wear the club's colors, purple and gold, with the pride and allegiance reminiscent of those in Black fraternities and sororities.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Pack Drumline that plays for Chicago Bulls and Chicago Sky games entertained before the game while Black fraternities and sororities showed off their dance moves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Though the groups operate with some autonomy, Iran has provided them with financial support, weaponry such as drones, missiles, and training and intelligence.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Huitzilin exited his vehicle holding up his own camera phone alongside his wife, and the two groups got into a heated exchange, according to video played in court.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Even if both chambers approve the resolutions, their practical impact remains uncertain.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
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Top Congressional Democrats and Republicans that make up a group known as the Gang of Eight — party leaders from both chambers, as well as the Intelligence committees' leadership — were notified by the White House shortly before the attack.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Organizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organizations. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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