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as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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as in civilizations
the way people live at a particular time and place
a pre-automobile society in which ordinary people rarely strayed far from home
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Recent Examples of societies
Even the libertarian president of Argentina, Javier Milei, came all the way from South America to laud Orbán, a man who has built one of Europe’s most centralized and repressive societies.
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Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Books are how societies remember… argue… dissent… and imagine.
—Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
It was dedicated to his late wife, Ida, who had been a member of many women's clubs and artistic societies in Chicago in the late 19th century.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
There are societies and families in which older siblings function as parental figures, and compulsory caregiving is the reigning paradigm.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
And yet, as a species, humans have been extraordinarily successful – adapting to diverse environments, building complex societies and accumulating knowledge across generations.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
But contemporary societies have powerful responses.
—David Blumenthal, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
In ancient Mesoamerican societies, cacao held profound cultural and symbolic importance.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The group has since expanded to start book swap societies across Colorado and in Rhode Island, California and Missouri.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Books are how societies remember… argue… dissent… and imagine.
—Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
It was dedicated to his late wife, Ida, who had been a member of many women's clubs and artistic societies in Chicago in the late 19th century.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
There are societies and families in which older siblings function as parental figures, and compulsory caregiving is the reigning paradigm.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
And yet, as a species, humans have been extraordinarily successful – adapting to diverse environments, building complex societies and accumulating knowledge across generations.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
But contemporary societies have powerful responses.
—David Blumenthal, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
In ancient Mesoamerican societies, cacao held profound cultural and symbolic importance.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The group has since expanded to start book swap societies across Colorado and in Rhode Island, California and Missouri.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for societies
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Porter has also worked as a meteorological technical subject matter expert in for both government and commercial organizations around the world.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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Volusia Valor Days returns for its third free annual event Saturday and Sunday with more than 40 working military vehicles, including tanks and artillery, living history displays, veterans’ organizations, first responders and more than 100 battlefield reenactors.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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This innovation quickly spread to neighboring civilizations, embedding itself in the culinary practices of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the real key here is that, for thousands of years the civilizations have fought over those strategic choke points.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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At many Jewish institutions, rejecting Zionism is indeed regarded as a form of sacrilege.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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As backyard lifestyles grow more popular and homeowners look for smarter home technologies, expectations around pool care are changing.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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Wage premiums for expat bankers narrowed as glamourous lifestyles, tax-free salaries, and decent education made the region seem less like a hardship posting and more like a career-boosting financial playground.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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For many viewers, the dog’s reaction felt like a reminder that rescue animals arrive with histories—habits, memories, and sensory associations formed long before adoption.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu is convening a conference of condominium associations from around the city for Wednesday evening to share ideas on what — if anything — the city can do to ease the financial pressure.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tofu is a staple in many Asian cultures’ diets.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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History buffs will revel in the dozens UNESCO World Heritage Sites visited, while foodies can check out the new onboard Epicurean Enrichment Studio, created by executive chef Kathryn Kelly as a chance to connect to the local cultures through cuisine.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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This was largely due to the Green Revolution, a broad campaign by governments and research institutes to provide high-yield varieties of wheat and rice, along with pesticides and mechanized agriculture, to developing countries.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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Independent research institutes estimate the size of Israel’s arsenal based on available intelligence and historical records.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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In hockey’s past fraternities, comfort was granted over time.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The dancers will execute styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances and an array of contemporary styles, according to The Hemmens website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Societies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/societies. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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