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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 colleges
More than 1,000 students from all the area’s major colleges and 60 high schools have signed on.
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Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Hamm talked about playing football in high school and being recruited by three colleges.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The states argue the data collection risks invading student privacy, and leads to baseless investigations of colleges and universities.
—CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
If colleges do not submit the data, the government can fine them under the Higher Education Act of 1965, which details requirements for colleges that receive federal financial aid for students, such as Pell Grants.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Undergraduates hoping to get a women’s and gender studies degree in Georgia may now have to look at private colleges.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
So the people who go to the fanciest colleges tend to have the most successful careers—this is not exactly news.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
The case presents an interesting account of sports business and higher ed decision-making at a time when many colleges are in expensive competitions for coaches who are paid millions of dollars, and where athletes are now paid through revenue sharing and NIL.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
American colleges including Georgetown, New York University and Northwestern have campuses in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
—Sam Metz, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Hamm talked about playing football in high school and being recruited by three colleges.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The states argue the data collection risks invading student privacy, and leads to baseless investigations of colleges and universities.
—CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
If colleges do not submit the data, the government can fine them under the Higher Education Act of 1965, which details requirements for colleges that receive federal financial aid for students, such as Pell Grants.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Undergraduates hoping to get a women’s and gender studies degree in Georgia may now have to look at private colleges.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
So the people who go to the fanciest colleges tend to have the most successful careers—this is not exactly news.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
The case presents an interesting account of sports business and higher ed decision-making at a time when many colleges are in expensive competitions for coaches who are paid millions of dollars, and where athletes are now paid through revenue sharing and NIL.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
American colleges including Georgetown, New York University and Northwestern have campuses in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
—Sam Metz, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colleges
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Pooling resources after 2018 lessons A variety of Democratic organizations are working together to pool campaign data and other resources.—
Nathalie Marie Palacios,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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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,
2 Apr. 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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To solve this problem, researchers from four institutes at Fraunhofer, a German research organization, have come together to create the PAPURE project.—
Etiido Uko
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 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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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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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.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Books are how societies remember… argue… dissent… and imagine.—
Julie Finch,
Literary Hub,
25 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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Over this week, 61 Catholic brotherhoods snake through the city along the official parade route to Seville's Gothic cathedral and then back to their home churches.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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There was a formal complaint that was sent to leadership in both chambers and the governor, saying, ‘This isn’t right.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
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Both chambers signed the bill on April 1.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Colleges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colleges. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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