Thesaurus results for SORORITIES

sororities

noun

plural of sorority

as in fraternities

a club of women especially at a U.S. college She wanted to join the sorority because all of her friends were members.

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Recent Examples of sororities Massive corporations like Nike are working with sororities to push clothing. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 While there are more than 20 fraternities and sororities at the University of Chicago, the university does not officially recognize, affiliate with, or regulate any of them. — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Most fraternities and sororities are associated with philanthropic groups at both the local and national level. — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 Social events where fraternities and sororities mix with one another and with unaffiliated members are usually at least registered with university officials. — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 Yates will look at how the woman's complaint was addressed and at the oversight of fraternities, sororities and other campus groups, Cornell said. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 During Black History Month, speakers came to Golden 1 Credit Union to speak about streetwear culture, Black fraternities and sororities, and members of the Wiltown Riders spoke about the history of Black cowboys. — Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Runner’s World reported that fraternities, sororities, bars and other organizations are already reaching out about hosting their own. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 Instead of traditional television advertising, the campaign will convene local civic groups and houses of worship, as well as fraternities and sororities. — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Both fraternities have houses on the 3400 block of Powelton Avenue in University City.

— Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Hazing involves requiring new or potential recruits to the military or college fraternities to perform strenuous, humiliating or dangerous tasks.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of fraternities

Noun

The disputes later spilled into the courts, with players challenging suspensions and the rival organizations pursuing competing legal claims.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Republicans sought to portray Osborn as a Democrat in disguise, pointing to his support from Democratic donors and organizations.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of organizations

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

Definition of brotherhoods

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With 118 clubs in 18 major markets and recent club openings far surpassing projections, Equinox continues to see strong demand across its portfolio as well as strong operating momentum marked by double-digit top-line growth.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Its Office Hours sessions are part of that approach, providing musicians with a regular opportunity to perform outside traditional jazz clubs.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of clubs

Noun

However, like many other coastal societies shaped by the migration and economics of Atlantic cod, Lofoten has been no stranger to ecosystem pressures over the decades, from shifting migration patterns to offshore fishing fleets.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
These societies still fear China and North Korea and still depend on the United States.

— Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of societies

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Candidates backed by anti-CTU groups, meanwhile, have emphasized fiscal restraint and independence from City Hall.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Education groups argued that if the tax was left to expire in 2031, schools would face a $10 billion annual deficit.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

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