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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2
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
Dismantling this American institution is a travesty that no one voted for.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Not long ago, people with disabilities had been relegated to such institutions, often against their will.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
That’s an attack on the independence of an institution arguably as important as the Federal Reserve for economic stability.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Our Framers understood that republics die when institutions escape democratic control.
—Tanner H. Jones, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Not long ago, people with disabilities had been relegated to such institutions, often against their will.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
That’s an attack on the independence of an institution arguably as important as the Federal Reserve for economic stability.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Our Framers understood that republics die when institutions escape democratic control.
—Tanner H. Jones, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institution
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Robinovitz and Schiller have given a great deal of thought every aspect of each visit to the institute.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Key achievements under Sundance include Smoke Signals becoming the first film written and directed by Native Americans, having originated in the Sundance lab, and then becoming the first Native film to receive a commercial release, according to the institute.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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And Marco Silva's men can put some distance between the pair if Fulham manages a second straight home triumph in this fixture.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Early tries from player of the match Justine Pelletier, Asia Hogan-Rochester and Florence Symonds powered Canada into a 17-0 lead at Ashton Gate before their opponents, previously defeated just twice in 42 World Cup fixtures, responded through Tanya Kalounivale.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Experts who regularly advise the committee, and representatives from powerful organizations such as the American Medical Association, pushed back hard against such statements.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Kirk also received $275,000 from the Ed Uihlein Family Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the estate of the founder of the Uline packaging and office supply firm, and more than $72,000 from Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus’ philanthropic organization.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The group quietly split amid Kai's WWE release and Sky's emergence as a solo main event player.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Notre Dame still has a secondary problem To understand the desperation within Notre Dame’s defense, consider the Irish chose to start two freshmen cornerbacks for the first time, while changing positions for the one veteran in the group.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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With our current hyperpolarized society, changes are not likely to be enacted, especially because the amendment process is arduous and is intentionally difficult, requiring a broad consensus that reflects the gravity of changing our fundamental law.—
Lynn Schmidt,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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Authorities also found a bloody fingerprint on the truck’s tailgate, as well as Decker’s dog, which was taken to a humane society for care.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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The atmosphere on set was quite relaxed, because it was built on a foundation of mutual trust, which made the work go very smoothly.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Build companies on people Capital may drive growth, but the true foundation of Campus Apartments has always been our people.—
David J. Adelman,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Attention-grabbing highlights of the first season included Land Shark, commercial parodies like Bass-O-Matic and host Richard Pryor’s word association with Chase.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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Martinez argued that the state Head Start associations, which filed the lawsuit, required a more sweeping injunction.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beloved establishments torn down made way for parks, apartments and space for a sprawling interstate system.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Sep. 2025
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Mamdani, a democratic socialist and registered Democrat, thrashed the party establishment in New York City’s mayoral primary with his verve and his fierce commitment to making housing cheaper and childcare free.—
Harpers Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Institution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institution. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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