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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
Israel’s overt objectives included not only the removal of Palestinian organizations from Lebanon but also the installment of an Israeli-friendly government that would conclude a peace deal.
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Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
The two organizations recognized the compound could fight tumors caused by a rare genetic disorder, so Pfizer licensed it to a new spin-off, SpringWorks Therapeutics.
—Annette Bakker, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The remaining organizations fall into overlapping ideological categories.
—Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
That’s the big takeaway of the 2026 World Happiness Report, an annual barometer of global well-being from the University of Oxford, in partnership with Gallup and other organizations.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
Some had already completed certification from national search and rescue organizations; others were still in training to prepare for those tests.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
Her experience in youth-serving organizations and operational leadership will help support the museum’s efforts to expand access to hands-on science, art and engineering learning experiences for children and families, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 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
Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
The two organizations recognized the compound could fight tumors caused by a rare genetic disorder, so Pfizer licensed it to a new spin-off, SpringWorks Therapeutics.
—Annette Bakker, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The remaining organizations fall into overlapping ideological categories.
—Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
That’s the big takeaway of the 2026 World Happiness Report, an annual barometer of global well-being from the University of Oxford, in partnership with Gallup and other organizations.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
Some had already completed certification from national search and rescue organizations; others were still in training to prepare for those tests.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
Her experience in youth-serving organizations and operational leadership will help support the museum’s efforts to expand access to hands-on science, art and engineering learning experiences for children and families, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organizations
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According to Housebots, the development also reflects a broader trend of collaboration between academic institutions and commercial enterprises in advancing robotics innovation in China.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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This collaborative study, led by Randall Wells of Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, involves numerous researchers from a variety of institutions, who study different aspects of dolphin biology, health, ecology and behavior.—
Laela Sayigh,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Broader cultural implications Meanwhile, the negative associations also impact how people feel about San Francisco more broadly.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
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El Concilio, a coalition of Mexican American neighborhood associations rooted in Austin, is proposing that the street César Chavez, named a few months after Chavez’s death, be reversed to its original name First Street.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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In ancient Mesoamerican societies, cacao held profound cultural and symbolic importance.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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The group has since expanded to start book swap societies across Colorado and in Rhode Island, California and Missouri.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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This was largely due to the Green Revolution, a broad campaign by governments and research institutes to provide high-yield varieties of wheat and rice, along with pesticides and mechanized agriculture, to developing countries.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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Independent research institutes estimate the size of Israel’s arsenal based on available intelligence and historical records.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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The dancers will execute styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances and an array of contemporary styles, according to The Hemmens website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 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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For families As evidenced by all the families at the hotel during my stay, this is a great choice for big groups with young kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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The announcement comes as state governments have forged ahead on their own regulations for AI while civil liberties and consumer rights groups lobby for more regulations on the technology.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Slow running also increases the size and strength of your heart chambers, increases blood volume, and improves the strength of your connective tissues, tendons, and bones, Hamilton adds.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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Assemblymember Deborah Glick is one of the sponsors of the bill, which currently sits in committee in both chambers.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Organizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organizations. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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