as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a college of craftsmen dedicated to preserving the traditional crafts of Appalachia
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Recent Examples of college
Conservative thought on college campuses should be protected along with liberal and more progressive thought.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
These elements—described as financial nihilism—are especially prevalent in younger generations, who feel that the path of predictable progress (homeownership, access to a thriving job market out of college) no longer exists.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Warren tore her other ACL at the end of her college soccer career, recovered and relocated to Salt Lake City to commit to speed skating full-time, only to need another surgery a year later to clear up issues from the previous procedure.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
From 1972 to 1974, female college students, like Martin, began to disappear, The Seattle Times reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
These elements—described as financial nihilism—are especially prevalent in younger generations, who feel that the path of predictable progress (homeownership, access to a thriving job market out of college) no longer exists.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Warren tore her other ACL at the end of her college soccer career, recovered and relocated to Salt Lake City to commit to speed skating full-time, only to need another surgery a year later to clear up issues from the previous procedure.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
From 1972 to 1974, female college students, like Martin, began to disappear, The Seattle Times reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for college
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Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have since issued emotional pleas for her return, offering to pay after unverified ransom notes were sent to several media organizations.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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But the study, which Wengert’s organization is conducting on the state’s behalf, isn’t due until next year.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The fallout from the files has consumed much of the news media in recent weeks, dominating headlines and coverage at major news institutions as journalists and independent creators dig through the files for embarrassing nuggets of association about high-profile individuals.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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In a recent publication in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from the Technical University of Munich and collaborating institutions report the development of a new type of electronic skin designed to help robots detect harmful physical contact.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Investment is needed to cover costs of running a quality program, pre-K teachers should be paid the same as their K-12 peers and access should be expanded through partnerships with private child care providers, according to the institute.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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The administration seized the facility last year and fired almost all the institute’s staff.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The donation also included a few photographs and Ray's patch from the historically Black fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Launched in 2008 and run by members of the Black fraternity Omega Psi Phi, it was later named in honor of late Georgia Tech defensive tackle Brandon Adams, who died unexpectedly in 2019 at the age of 21.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a society where men are often the breadwinners and handle household finances – and menstrual products are unaffordable for many – women’s health care needs tend to fall by the wayside, Ahsan said.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Potential jurors expressed a range of opinions on social media during jury selection questioning, with some appearing concerned about the companies’ impact on society, their children and their older parents.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prior to this, in 2022, his mother – the late Queen Elizabeth II – revoked her second son's military associations and royal patronages in the wake of Giuffre's September 2021 lawsuit, which was later settled for an undisclosed sum.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Aside from his association with Epstein, Mandelson previously had to resign twice from senior government posts because of scandals over money or ethics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Previous versions of the bill failed to gain traction in both chambers last year.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Theoretically, the plasmas collide in the fusion chamber and are compressed by magnets around the machine.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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That feeling of brotherhood, respect, and community is badly needed now, as the world is fractured by military conflicts, political polemic, and a weakening of the social fabric that knits diverse cultures and views together.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 Feb. 2026
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For two centuries, college fraternities have fostered brotherhood and promoted the personal growth of young men.—
Anthony V. Mack,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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“College.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/college. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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