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
Miami philanthropists Trish and Dan Bell, who have given millions to different organizations across South Florida, are longtime supporters of the Foundation and are members of the Golden Angel Society, the Foundation’s premier giving group.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Indivisible is putting on No Kings with organizations including the ACLU, 50501, Planned Parenthood, the Sunrise Movement and various labor unions.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2025
For a while, this was alleviated by trying to help police with their investigations, corresponding with her father, and working with organizations meant to help victims of violent and high profile crimes.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
His administration is full of people with direct connections to the UFC, the most popular of the MMA organizations.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
Other women in beer shared similar stories with USA TODAY, though grassroots organizations are working to make breweries more inclusive spaces for workers and patrons alike.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
By embracing new ways of working and optimizing bandwidth, boardrooms and organizations can not only endure disruption, but capitalize on change.
—Lara Abrash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
The building will offer commercial space for lease at the street level, but currently, no businesses or organizations have claimed the space.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
National and international organizations publish AI literacy frameworks claiming to know what skills students need for their future.
—Justin Reich, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Indivisible is putting on No Kings with organizations including the ACLU, 50501, Planned Parenthood, the Sunrise Movement and various labor unions.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2025
For a while, this was alleviated by trying to help police with their investigations, corresponding with her father, and working with organizations meant to help victims of violent and high profile crimes.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
His administration is full of people with direct connections to the UFC, the most popular of the MMA organizations.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
Other women in beer shared similar stories with USA TODAY, though grassroots organizations are working to make breweries more inclusive spaces for workers and patrons alike.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
By embracing new ways of working and optimizing bandwidth, boardrooms and organizations can not only endure disruption, but capitalize on change.
—Lara Abrash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
The building will offer commercial space for lease at the street level, but currently, no businesses or organizations have claimed the space.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
National and international organizations publish AI literacy frameworks claiming to know what skills students need for their future.
—Justin Reich, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organizations
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Researchers from Peking University, the University of Cambridge, and partner institutions highlighted that glass is often used to immobilize contaminants such as radionuclides and heavy metals, locking them safely inside a stable structure.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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But this point isn't fully reflected in the report, UW system spokesperson Mark Pitsch said, potentially because the report relies on methodologies and data that disadvantage low-tuition institutions in states that provide limited aid.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Across the state, Italian Americans have left a legacy through small businesses, community associations, restaurants, Catholic churches and more, from metro Detroit to west Michigan, Upper Peninsula mining towns to mid-Michigan and beyond.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Those books are wildly different in subject and tone, but there are subterranean threads, a mycorrhizal network of associations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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For Slingerland, drinking alcohol and getting drunk are important to human well-being and complex societies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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True, many societies before Britain had seen scientific breakthroughs and technological progress.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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The committee evaluates nominations from qualified proposers—such as heads of state, national legislators, professors in relevant disciplines, past laureates, and directors of foreign policy or peace institutes.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Funding for basic research is distributed by the federal government through several agencies and institutes.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Once on campus, he’s drawn into the intense world of Black Greek life, where rival fraternities battle through stepping competitions that blend rhythm, tradition, and pride.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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The race has continued to grow each year, with participation from survivor support groups, advocates, the Milwaukee Police Department, local sororities and fraternities, and more.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Since drumming in a college band, the 64-year-old politician has remained a fan of groups like Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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With a range of room categories, from a classic double room to a two-room apartment-style option, the hotel welcomes solo travelers, couples, and small groups (the largest accommodation can hold up to six adults).—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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The procedure allows oxygen-poor blood in a child's body to go right to their pulmonary artery instead of through their heart chambers.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Democrats held majorities in both chambers of Congress.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Organizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organizations. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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