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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
Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025
The institute will partner with the university’s Division of Student Affairs, enabling researchers to study student mental health while providing staff with the latest insights to implement new mental health programming.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
House Republicans are moving toward instituting work requirements for Medicaid recipients starting in early 2027.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Every two years, the institute assists the state of North Carolina in conducting an economic contribution analysis of its public airport system, according to NC State economist Ryan Hassett.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025
The institute will partner with the university’s Division of Student Affairs, enabling researchers to study student mental health while providing staff with the latest insights to implement new mental health programming.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Verb
Massachusetts’ youth soccer association has instituted a pregame handshake line for the players before each game, and has also mandated a sportsmanship statement, read by a representative of the home team to all coaches, players and spectators.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
House Republicans are moving toward instituting work requirements for Medicaid recipients starting in early 2027.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institute
Noun
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The House Bill 46 on medical marijuana requires the state to have 15 dispensing organizations, up from three.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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When choosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such as NSF, U.S. Pharmacopeia, or ConsumerLab.com.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The bill also calls for the State Department of Education to conduct random surprise visits at private special education institutions.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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As the price of tuition at institutions across the country grows, questions about the true value of a college education abound in higher education.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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El Salvador is still pioneering with its regulation around bitcoin, digital assets, and real-world assets, and if Panama finally enacts its own law and plan, other neighboring countries could feel compelled to do so.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Google pioneered and popularized AI features in its Pixel phones.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
30 May 2025
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The name of the president of the harbor commission, Pietro Di Carlo, a leading citizen of San Pedro, had come up in the investigation in connection with a contract with a troubled development company that Di Carlo had had associations with.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Upstream Focus is Sourcing Journal’s series of conversations with suppliers, associations and sourcing professionals to get their insights on the state of sourcing, innovations in manufacturing and how to improve operations.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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Along with other members of his groups, Szabo would target some of the same people multiple times, prosecutors said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Drug Addicts and 'Mob Psychology' Ziaul Hassan, the home minister of Sindh province, said the inmates were still outside of their cells during the evacuation when a group suddenly attacked guards, seized their weapons, opened fire, and fled.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Urban Exploration Hartford, the state capital, boasts a growing LGBTQ+ scene centered around Chez Est, a restaurant and cabaret established in 1983 and believed to be the first entertainment venue of its kind in the state’s history.—
Joshua Alston,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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On the ground floor there is also a window display dedicated to its signature web motif in green/red/green and in blue/red/blue established in the mid-1950s.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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This heartbreaking but optimistic memoir urges readers to confront inequality and consider their role in the struggle for justice; a call to action for a more just society.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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While studies have found that bed bugs have been on Earth since the dinosaurs, the estimated 90 species of the arthropods shared a fairly stable symbiotic relationship with their hosts – until human ancestors began forming societies and living in close proximity.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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Such knowledge, fully consistent with patriotism, provides an indispensable foundation for debates about contemporary issues.—
James T. Kloppenberg,
Time,
28 May 2025
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When trust erodes, so does the foundation for data sharing that powers our innovation economy.—
Nick Hart,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institute. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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