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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
Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 3 July 2025
The institutes are collaborations between their host universities and NOAA, which provides the majority of funding for both organizations.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
Jade Walker, CNN Money, 16 July 2025
Earlier this year, the U.S. instituted a 25% tariff on all goods not covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement Trump signed in November 2018.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Marta Paterlini, a neuroscientist at the institute, and her colleagues, set out to pin down how those neurons came to be.
—Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 3 July 2025
The institutes are collaborations between their host universities and NOAA, which provides the majority of funding for both organizations.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
Verb
This was the first time a swing-off has happened since the rule was instituted in 2022.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 16 July 2025
Earlier this year, the U.S. instituted a 25% tariff on all goods not covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement Trump signed in November 2018.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institute
Noun
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Pfister was also a legacy member of the Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc., an organization of influential Arizona leaders.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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In this poll, like earlier ones from other organizations, young people and Democrats had more favorable views of socialism and less favorable views of capitalism.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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OpenAI worked with education researchers and learning scientists from more than 40 institutions worldwide in developing the tool.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The vote has no legal authority but sends a symbolic message about the direction employees feel the institution is headed.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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In August, Grenier will feature pioneering South Florida chef Dean Max’s Glazed Black Grouper ($52) on the Burlock Coast menu.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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Joining in 2013 to help launch Plimsoll, Holmes is credited with pioneered a new genre of natural-history storytelling, shaping a slate the company says helped define its global identity.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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But Amy’s association with Rachel may have ultimately been her undoing, as other players looked to weaken the Big Brother legend by taking out her closest ally, leading to the 43-year-old insurance agent’s unanimous 13-0 ouster on Thursday’s live eviction episode.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Epstein’s association with the rich and famous has garnered great international interest and spun off conspiracy theories, especially among those on the right.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 July 2025
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The group is no stranger to events that benefit local charities.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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Health might be the one thing that could keep this group from reaching its ceiling.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The plan is the department's effort to establish a clear vision while seeking community input to create a roadmap for the department over the next five years.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Of course, what’s next is establishing just how replicable these results are across a fragmented industry with wildly varying business sizes, tech maturity, and customer bases.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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These were not radical goals: why wouldn’t a healthier society benefit everyone?—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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In my opinion, AI is the foundation of modern society, and its applications are expanding across a wide range of industries.—
Carmen Skipworth,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Rogge wasn’t admitted and did a foundation year in Antwerp. 2005 - 2008 Enrolls in the bachelor’s program at the Royal Academy.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Beyond the money, Ford employees, dealers and nonprofits will provide immediate help and lay the foundation for recovery by running shelters and reunification centers and distributing emergency food boxes.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institute. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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