1
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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as in civilizations
the way people live at a particular time and place
a pre-automobile society in which ordinary people rarely strayed far from home
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Recent Examples of societies
All of these efforts stemmed from the belief that democratic societies based on free markets would create politically stable and prosperous societies.
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Time, 3 Sep. 2025
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
The logic of unfettered capitalism ensures that any labor-saving, cost-reducing, or control-enabling device will eventually be put to use, regardless of the composition of the societies those technologies will disrupt.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
As a result, major professional societies, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics, have issued their own recommendations.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There are also growing partnerships with IEEE societies.
—Amy Michael, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2025
The most efficient way to transport the stones — based on what is known about other megalith-constructing societies — would be to hitch cows to a sled.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
This work showed that societies where either males or females dominate are relatively rare.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
The ancient city of Jerash offers a poignant glimpse into how societies grappled with such a public health disaster.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Time, 3 Sep. 2025
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
The logic of unfettered capitalism ensures that any labor-saving, cost-reducing, or control-enabling device will eventually be put to use, regardless of the composition of the societies those technologies will disrupt.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
As a result, major professional societies, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics, have issued their own recommendations.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There are also growing partnerships with IEEE societies.
—Amy Michael, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2025
The most efficient way to transport the stones — based on what is known about other megalith-constructing societies — would be to hitch cows to a sled.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
This work showed that societies where either males or females dominate are relatively rare.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
The ancient city of Jerash offers a poignant glimpse into how societies grappled with such a public health disaster.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for societies
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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.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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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
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Some civilizations believed this lunar event had apocalyptic significance.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Quimbaya Gold Museum in nearby Armenia offers a fascinating glimpse into Colombia’s pre-Hispanic civilizations.—
Boris Seckovic,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
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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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This summer, too, we were introduced to the Rhode Glazing Mist, an on-the-go spray for hydration and refreshment that honors busy lifestyles.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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But these charmingly casual houses, many of them centuries old, come with a rigid spatial order that is antithetical to modern lifestyles.—
Joseph Giovannini,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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There’s much, much more to the culture, of course, and there are positive and negative associations with ultras around Germany and beyond, but this was another occasion brightened by their work.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Taking mind-altering drugs as a teen or young adult is another risk factor, and researchers have increasingly been finding associations between cannabis use and schizophrenia.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Oftentimes, the sweltering season is associated with the tropical, island flavors of Caribbean and Latin cultures.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Today, this mixture of experiences in different cultures now shapes her design philosophy.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
4 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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“Societies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/societies. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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