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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
His Commentaries became foundational reading for nineteenth-century lawyers, emphasizing that law existed to preserve constitutional government, private rights, and public confidence in legal institutions.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Instead, the institution grew, spreading into territory that Jefferson secured in the Louisiana Purchase.
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Jim Rasenberger,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
So too would her chances of eventually becoming majority leader or eventually even Speaker of the House if the Democrats can regain control of the institution.
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Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2026
Liberty feels more technical, more legal, more tied to institutions and rules.
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Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
4 July 2026
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Instead, the institution grew, spreading into territory that Jefferson secured in the Louisiana Purchase.
—
Jim Rasenberger,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
So too would her chances of eventually becoming majority leader or eventually even Speaker of the House if the Democrats can regain control of the institution.
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Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2026
Liberty feels more technical, more legal, more tied to institutions and rules.
—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
4 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institution
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The institute found that if current enrollment and completion rates continue, most California 9th graders will not earn a bachelor’s degree.
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More than 20 sites across Kyiv were hit, including residential apartment blocks, a hotel, a research institute and an ambulance station.
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New Zealand’s more expansive style was always going to put them at risk in this fixture.
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Dish Soap Using harsh chemicals on the outside of your toilet bowl and fixtures is not recommended, according to Meagher.
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The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the world’s largest professional MMA organization.
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Prosecutors accused the group of transporting unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 13 from Juárez, Mexico, into the United States.
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Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
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Steinbeck creates a microcosm of American society, where disability, gender, race and class are all represented and shaped by an economic hierarchy.
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The comments sorted themselves into camps, each revealing something interesting about how our society has come to think about motherhood, sacrifice and raising children.
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Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuela was broken long before two back-to-back earthquakes ripped the country from its foundations last Wednesday.
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The foundation recommended ballot curing programs that speed up the process by utilizing a secure text platform when double checking whether a ballot is legitimate when a voter’s signature doesn’t match state records.
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The average American consumes about 20 pounds — almost 4 gallons — of ice cream each year, the association also reported.
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However, if future disappointment is to be avoided, something will need to change not just at the national level but also within Asian soccer’s governing association.
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A week after a trio of dramatic wins by left-leaning congressional candidates in New York against incumbents and establishment picks, Bennet is trying to stave off Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, who has outraised him and is surging in polls.
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Las Vegas establishments lead with creations such as Nobu's Caviar Taco and Drai's Cotton Candy & Caviar.
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“Institution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institution. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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