1
as in institute
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a charitable institution devoted to raising funds to feed the hungry
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as in fixture
a person who has long been associated with a place or activity
an actor who has been a Broadway institution for decades
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
an institution devoted to studying social problems and proposing solutions for them
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Recent Examples of institution
This recognition is only awarded to institutions that demonstrate exceptional student outcomes in learning, graduation, and post-college employment.
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Torey Alston, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
The remaining 70% supports the Orange County Convention Center, arts and cultural institutions, film initiatives, and the venues that host major sporting and entertainment events.
—Paul S. Mears Iii, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Statues and nameplates reveal better than anything else how much his idea of power diverges from the traditional institution of the American presidency.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Many of the same institutions and organizations that offer classes are also looking for teachers.
—Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
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Torey Alston, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
The remaining 70% supports the Orange County Convention Center, arts and cultural institutions, film initiatives, and the venues that host major sporting and entertainment events.
—Paul S. Mears Iii, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Statues and nameplates reveal better than anything else how much his idea of power diverges from the traditional institution of the American presidency.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Many of the same institutions and organizations that offer classes are also looking for teachers.
—Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institution
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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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Adebayo will remain a fixture in the Heat’s starting lineup.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the Finns were upset in their opening fixture against Slovakia this week in Italy.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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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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Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf, interim chief executives of PEN America, were appointed to permanently lead the literary group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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His agent, in a panic, called our group’s director.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 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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His hands-on experience, combined with his academic background (PhD and DBA), has formed the foundation of his particular coaching style.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Since 2020, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation has invested $41 million into the ThriveOn King building, grants to neighborhood nonprofits and small business loans to entrepreneurs located in the corridor, according to Jeremy Podolski, a spokesperson for the foundation.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 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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Franklin was also an entrepreneur and partial owner of multiple establishments, including Garfield 502, on West Garfield Ave.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Eviction of foreign establishments.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Institution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institution. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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