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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
founded an institute to combat the cruel treatment of animals
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as in institution
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a scientific institute researching a cure for cancer
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as in to pioneer
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
Elizabeth Cady Stanton is generally credited with instituting the women's-rights movement in 1848
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Recent Examples of institute
Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2025
One initiative at a time, the institute is proving that even the toughest challenges can be met with coordinated action and unwavering purpose.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2025
Telegram also institutes rate limiting, which may have prevented the uninstall command from reaching all affected machines.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
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Noun
In 2010, the number of nondenominational churches was roughly 35,000, according to the institute.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2025
One initiative at a time, the institute is proving that even the toughest challenges can be met with coordinated action and unwavering purpose.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
In 1300, Pope Boniface VIII endorsed these initiatives by instituting a 13th centennial celebration of Christ’s birth.
—Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2025
Telegram also institutes rate limiting, which may have prevented the uninstall command from reaching all affected machines.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institute
Noun
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If Trump were to carry through with his frequent promise to pull the U.S. out of NATO, that would effectively mark the end of the treaty organization and signal the fall of Europe, Zelenskyy said.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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This may be different from corporate gifts made to organizations, depending on the circumstances, but there are a lot of uncertainties that will likely be fleshed out in the coming years.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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Pressure-tested by his audacious assault on the civil services, those institutions instantly folded.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: Trump is also moving to take over a local institution, the Kennedy Center, while a handful of Republicans want Congress to replace the mayor.—
Cuneyt Dil,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Beyond the creative challenge of pioneering a potential new publishing genre, Brier’s audio-only book also offers a bit of career diversification, a safety net for uncertain times.—
Seija Rankin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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Scholars such as Caroline Sturdy Colls have pioneered non-invasive archaeological methods to locate mass graves, including one in Adampol, Poland, where a memorial site has now been erected.—
Natalia Romik / Madę by History,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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This peak in orders is unprecedented in the history of Italy's sparkling wine exports for the month of November, the association says.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Cosmos livestock shipping association held its annual meeting Saturday afternoon.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The conflict began on Oct. 7, 2023, when militants from Hamas and other groups broke through the border with Israel and killed some 1,200 people and took more than 250 hostage, according to Israeli authorities.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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Class 3 is for utilities, with Con Ed making up 85% of the group.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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McNamara said his experience in the Marine Corps is helpful in establishing division of labor and using a chain of command and coordinating different functions for a common goal along with developing organizational strategies and goals.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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But instead of leaving the area, Mr. Jafri became involved in politics to fight for India’s secular traditions, and helped established the Gulberg Society, a Muslim housing complex in the majority Hindu area.—
Hari Kumar,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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But German society has been strained by a decade-long influx of migrants who arrived with little or no German language knowledge, and who have often received significant social assistance.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Although Fourth Church had undergone the same changes in character that the rest of society experienced during the 1960s, the congregation long had a public perception of being a church for the wealthy.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Developer Rick Caruso, who lost to Bass in the 2022 mayoral election and has been sharply critical of her since the fires, this week launched a foundation headed by a collection of business leaders to focus on recovery.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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As detailed in this episode of Billboard Explains, the 37-year-old West Coast hip-hop titan has long laid the foundation, with decades of work honing his craft and refining his flows to get to this point at the top of the rap food chain.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institute. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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