as in association
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
an organization of people devoted to promoting world peace
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Recent Examples of organization
It was sold to the Prince Hall Masons in 1982, a fraternal organization which rented excess space to social service agencies and nonprofit groups.
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Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The Rose Parade started in 1890 as a promotional event by the Valley Hunt Club, a social organization, to show off Pasadena’s famously mild winter weather.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
She was dumped just two doors down from a non-profit health services organization.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Grants fund youth projects The Ozark Society is accepting applications for Youth Engagement Grants from nonprofit organizations and schools with projects that take place in the region.
—Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The Rose Parade started in 1890 as a promotional event by the Valley Hunt Club, a social organization, to show off Pasadena’s famously mild winter weather.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
She was dumped just two doors down from a non-profit health services organization.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Grants fund youth projects The Ozark Society is accepting applications for Youth Engagement Grants from nonprofit organizations and schools with projects that take place in the region.
—Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organization
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Exploitation of vulnerabilities: Targeting individuals or groups based on age, disability, social/economic situation or associations.Ozan Ozerk, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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In that case, the court found that the First Amendment’s right to freedom of association shields organizations from being forced to employ individuals if doing so undermines their core mission.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
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With the largest population and economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia shares with other members a commitment to reforming global governance institutions and contributes positively to deepening South-South cooperation.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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An exception was his campaign to set up institutions for the exchange of scientific information, which did eventually bear fruit in several countries.Anthony Gottlieb, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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In seeking intelligent machine performance that makes a meaningful contribution to society by carrying out economically valuable work benefiting all of humanity while surpassing human capabilities, artificial integrity—not just artificial intelligence—is essential.Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Is there a sense from people in the Israeli government or people at high levels of Israeli society that anything’s going to change with Trump coming into office?Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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The institute can operate only in areas under Ukrainian control; KIIS does not survey refugees abroad or those in occupied territories.Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
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The institute suggested finding another local oncologist who would work with them.Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Dec. 2024
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Hazing is frequently discovered to be part of college pledging processes for on-campus fraternities and sororities.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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Also many members of the denim fraternity complain that the length of jeans should be longer in order to have deeper turn-ups.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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The House's octogenarian members remains some of the most powerful in the chamber.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Collins served as a congressman from 2013 to 2021, and was known as a vocal backer of Trump in the chamber during his first administration.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Rio Hondo, win or lose, is a brotherhood, Carson said.Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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As a youngster, to be a part of a brotherhood, especially as an only child, was special to me.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Concerned Citizens group pressed local officials to take action to protect the children.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The rocker — whose 14th studio album Songs of a Lost World debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 after its arrival on Nov. 1 — added that The Cure also experienced unwelcome fan behavior as the group grew in popularity.Anna Chan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Organization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organization. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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