as in fraternity
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 sorority
Only netting 32 points through the initial two quarters rendered the game essentially over prior to the halftime dance-off between some fraternities and sororities of historically black universities.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Gu threw herself into student life, joining a sorority and even forming an informal coed basketball operation, the Gu-League, which had some 40 members playing for different teams.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Attendees are urged to dress to represent your fraternity, sorority or alma mater.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
The parade features bands, floats, drill teams, colleges and universities, fraternities, sororities and churches along with peace and youth organizations.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Gu threw herself into student life, joining a sorority and even forming an informal coed basketball operation, the Gu-League, which had some 40 members playing for different teams.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Attendees are urged to dress to represent your fraternity, sorority or alma mater.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
The parade features bands, floats, drill teams, colleges and universities, fraternities, sororities and churches along with peace and youth organizations.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorority
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Fraternity initiation ends in tragedy Several fraternity members at Northern Arizona University were arrested for hazing in the death of a student following a rush event.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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Members of an Arizona fraternity allegedly instructed pledges to drink from large bottles of vodka the night before a Northern Arizona University student was pronounced dead, court documents say.—
Lindsay Good,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
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After Bill Belichick left the organization following the 2023 season, one of Vrabel’s old teammates – Jerod Mayo – became the Patriots’ new head coach and then suffered a difficult first season in charge, going 3-14.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ali Raziana, commander of the Northern Gaza Brigade of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization was also killed, according to the IDF.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Last September, managing director Robbie Evans said every penny of the club’s profit and sustainability (PSR) allowance had been spent.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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From enormous ocean liners complete with mini-amusement parks, kids’ clubs, casinos, comedy clubs, and upscale lounges, to small river cruises with a focus on culture and off-board excursions that show off local flavors, there are so many options for travelers today.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Night of Sorrows, Overall Winner; Zamora, Spain During the Yacente procession at Zamora, Spain on Holy Thursday, a lone penitent walks barefoot across Zamora’s Plaza de la Catedral moments before the brotherhood’s final gathering.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The four core tenets are work, brotherhood, violence and truth.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Media pressure, regulatory harassment of civil society, politicized law enforcement, and the fusion of nationalism with cultural identity have narrowed dissent and reshaped institutional behavior.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Many households of color are at a disadvantage Homeownership is unequal throughout American society.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Much of the group later dispersed after they were threatened with arrest by local law enforcement for blocking the road.—
KIMBERLEE KRUESI,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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At present, the United States has one carrier group, and multiple other assets, many easily tracked by open-source monitoring.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Sorority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorority. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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