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a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
an organization of people devoted to promoting world peace
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Recent Examples of organizations
Pooling resources after 2018 lessons A variety of Democratic organizations are working together to pool campaign data and other resources.
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Nathalie Marie Palacios, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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
Industry Industry, a group of productive enterprises or organizations that produce or supply goods, services, or sources of income.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
In practice, however, many organizations receive less than that amount, often after delays that can stretch one to three years, and demand for the program has exceeded available funding in recent years, with applications far outpacing the number of grants awarded, according to federal data.
—Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
One of the organizations in the lawsuit is the Democratic Governors Association, of which Newsom serves as the group's Chair of Policy.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The $111-billion deal is expected to reshape the entertainment industry by combining two historic film studios, dozens of prominent TV networks, including CBS, HBO, HGTV and Comedy Central, streaming services and two news organizations, CNN and CBS News.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Richardson extended condolences on behalf of the city and thanked multiple organizations that aided Lake Station police and fire departments in the search.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Both organizations stated the separation is amicable and reflects the Improvement District's ability to now operate independently.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Nathalie Marie Palacios, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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
Industry Industry, a group of productive enterprises or organizations that produce or supply goods, services, or sources of income.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
In practice, however, many organizations receive less than that amount, often after delays that can stretch one to three years, and demand for the program has exceeded available funding in recent years, with applications far outpacing the number of grants awarded, according to federal data.
—Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
One of the organizations in the lawsuit is the Democratic Governors Association, of which Newsom serves as the group's Chair of Policy.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The $111-billion deal is expected to reshape the entertainment industry by combining two historic film studios, dozens of prominent TV networks, including CBS, HBO, HGTV and Comedy Central, streaming services and two news organizations, CNN and CBS News.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Richardson extended condolences on behalf of the city and thanked multiple organizations that aided Lake Station police and fire departments in the search.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Both organizations stated the separation is amicable and reflects the Improvement District's ability to now operate independently.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organizations
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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The report also noted that two separate client groups from Blackbird Mountain Guides — one a group of female friends with two guides, the other a trio of men with two guides — had been combined into a party of 15 for the trip out to the Castle Peak Snowpark trailhead beside I-80.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The vote marks the first time administrators have joined a strike alongside other LAUSD unions and aligns all three major labor groups in a coordinated potential walkout, raising the likelihood of widespread disruptions in the nation’s second-largest school district.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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“Organizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organizations. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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