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
The rule drew more than 9,000 public comments from both physicians and cancer research organizations supporting its implementation and from tanning bed industry representatives and business owners opposed.
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Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
His family works closely with Unite 2 Fight Paralysis, an advocacy organization founded in 2005 after Reeve's death.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Those coaches get blamed for what, under any typical situation, would be considered baffling substitution patterns or, perhaps, a lack of organization, particularly on the defensive end.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 6 May 2026
On Wednesday, the organization released its inaugural CFO Agenda, centered on the theme of building financial resilience through sustainability.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
His family works closely with Unite 2 Fight Paralysis, an advocacy organization founded in 2005 after Reeve's death.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Those coaches get blamed for what, under any typical situation, would be considered baffling substitution patterns or, perhaps, a lack of organization, particularly on the defensive end.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 6 May 2026
On Wednesday, the organization released its inaugural CFO Agenda, centered on the theme of building financial resilience through sustainability.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for organization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organization
Noun
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The metal’s association with kings melds perfectly with his conception of himself as one.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Arts institutions in the area have formed an association to resist the development.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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The announcement is a fork in the road for a Texas institution and also the family whose name has become inseparable from the camp for three generations.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Opening the area for pedestrians would be a boon to the institutions and the local businesses in the area.—
Lucius Riccio,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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The gala’s funds support acquisitions of garments and accessories, but also the institute’s reference library, which holds over 800 periodicals and 1,500 designer files pertaining to the history of fashion and clothing, dating back to the sixteenth century.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Warm colors and inviting artwork welcome you to the new institute.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The Clorox Company, parent company of Burt's Bees, shared the collab in an April 27 news release, adding that the brands are tapping into society’s love for the cucumber creation.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Yet, the beneficiaries of the conquests were mainly royalty and others at the top of society.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Riley County police told a Topeka TV station that the incident occurred at a fraternity house in the 1200 block of Fremont Street.—
Eleanor Nash
Updated May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Some time after the group formed, Mellencamp signed on as the band’s second singer and performed with them at school dances, sock hops, fraternities, and battle of the bands competitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Before King Charles had been heralded at the door of the chamber in that most hallowed hall to democracy, the floor of the House and the gallery above had been excitedly echoing with anticipation as people took their seats.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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DeMaio said police found that Orsini misappropriated more than $100,000 in chamber funds between 2022 and 2025.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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The neon lights on Wrigley beckoned every Cubbies fan to gather in brotherhood and share one of America’s greatest experiences — baseball.—
Charleen Richey,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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His graduation as a full member of this blood brotherhood awaits after his first kill.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The seniors were a very tight-knight group.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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“Organization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organization. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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