societies

noun

plural of society
1
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest a debate society

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2
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 In that sense, these figures are best viewed not as perfectly precise scores, but as reminders of how quickly forces of nature can overwhelm entire societies. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026 In my time — and even today in conservative societies — this is very strictly regulated for children. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026 The network of pipelines and refineries necessary for military airfields, for example, was foundational for the petrolization of societies. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026 Some of my favorite works in the genre introduce us to societies that seem idyllic, before revealing the rot within these supposedly perfect worlds. — Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026 In a viral piece, a leading commentator argued the AI agents formed miniature societies. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026 Just about everybody starting at age 6 months needs flu vaccination, the medical societies agree. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 Just about everyone should get vaccinated against flu Just about everybody starting at age 6 months needs flu vaccination, the medical societies agree. — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 The major medical societies have acted together to provide comprehensive seasonal recommendations. — Lena H. Sun, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for societies
  1. organizations
  2. civilizations
  3. institutions
  4. lifestyles
  5. associations
  6. cultures
  7. institutes
  8. brotherhoods
Noun
  • Continue reading … — US adds Los Tiguerones to list of Latin American terrorist organizations.
    — , FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Michigan and a collection of environmental organizations contested whether an emergency existed.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of organizations
Noun
  • The moment the first Javier Bardem-looking Spaniard coughed on them, whole civilizations died.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Most, though, relate in some manner to the (thoroughly debunked) theory of Hollow Earth, one that posits there are advanced civilizations that operate deep below the surface of our planet.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of civilizations
Noun
  • Foreign central banks and other institutions looking for a safe place to park their capital have diminished roles in the Treasury market and have increasingly turned to alternative havens like gold.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The weaponization and deconstruction of our institutions and republic are no laughing matter.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of institutions
Noun
  • Several of those whose identities had been determined were known to have transient lifestyles.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • These shifts are shaping our product development around sharper, more purposeful assortments, while growing consumer interest in wellness and active lifestyles is opening adjacent opportunities.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of lifestyles
Noun
  • But the policies to alter schedules or cancel practice or games because of the high temperatures can vary among sports associations throughout the metro.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The lower cost has led to a boom in surveillance cameras that businesses, homeowner associations, cities and police departments can purchase.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of associations
Noun
  • The crossover nature of the track also served as a symbol for unity between the two cultures, Hajjar noted.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Kozlova approached the industry with this human lens, like studying European and Chinese business cultures, to better get what’s really going on with the people behind every single decision.
    — Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cultures
Noun
  • Countries typically built these large-scale computers at their national institutes to make scientific breakthroughs and attain economic leadership, while also deploying them for national security measures.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • That’s thanks to educational institutions like the University of Toronto, and public-private research institutes like the Vector Institute, which Hinton co-founded to help commercialize AI breakthroughs.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of institutes
Noun
  • The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
    — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
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“Societies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/societies. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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