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 The pause will impact fraternities and sororities, but is not limited to just those organizations. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Massive corporations like Nike are working with sororities to push clothing. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 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

Kotlikoff said the university needed to determine whether fraternities could operate safely and left open the possibility of sweeping restrictions on Greek life.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Reports about the two fraternities remain under investigation.

— Joe Brandt, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of fraternities

Noun

During his time in Mexico, federal prosecutors allege, Gomez acted as an intermediary supplier of narcotics to multiple drug organizations, including Wedding’s.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Molly Allen told The Denver Post that her husband has been passionate about working with charitable organizations since entering the league, but the couple has also found community staples since arriving in Denver in 2023.

— Sam Jane, Denver Post, 11 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

Noun

The matchup Thursday is the first meeting of the season between the two clubs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Fittingly, a Florida win at Kentucky on Saturday would narrow the gap between the two, thrusting each into the SEC’s wide band of soon-to-be 8-4 and 9-3 clubs.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of clubs

Noun

The team from Germany, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland said analysis of hair in the royal tomb where cannabis seeds turned up, sheds new light on the plant's role in ancient societies.

— Mary Evans, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Yet demographic change can also create opportunities, especially in societies whose institutions can adapt and that can make the right technological investments.

— Daron Acemoglu, Time, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of societies

Noun

Before Wilson went out, Buzelis played extensive minutes with these secondary groups, which afforded him greater on-ball privileges (and responsibilities) to create on the offensive end of the ball.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
The researchers demonstrated that individual units could perform manipulation and locomotion independently, while connected groups could coordinate their movements to transport objects.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026

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