1
as in institutes
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 fixtures
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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3
as in organizations
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 institutions
The biggest challenges ahead The main challenge for the government now that the Assad regime is gone is building trust between the people and their governmental institutions, Marwan said.
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Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
The institutions aren’t really trading.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
The Berlin government has sliced the city’s arts and culture budget by €130 million (about $135 million), sparking concerns that institutions may be forced to close and imperiling the German capital’s status as an arts hub.
—News Desk, Artforum, 26 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, with such notice, institutions are already making difficult choices.
—News Desk, Artforum, 26 Dec. 2024
Even for institutions with moderately sufficient budgets, the recruitment and retention of talent to construct AI solutions is hard to find.
—Erum Manzoor, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Newsom did, however, announce a deal in April to purchase in bulk the opioid reversal drug naloxone, which the state made available to schools, health clinics and other institutions at a discount.
—Angela Hart, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
But international institutions do not have to passively accept their fate.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
But after a political revolution in Italy in the mid-1800s led to the closure of many of its religious institutions, the remains were taken back to Rome.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
The institutions aren’t really trading.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
The Berlin government has sliced the city’s arts and culture budget by €130 million (about $135 million), sparking concerns that institutions may be forced to close and imperiling the German capital’s status as an arts hub.
—News Desk, Artforum, 26 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, with such notice, institutions are already making difficult choices.
—News Desk, Artforum, 26 Dec. 2024
Even for institutions with moderately sufficient budgets, the recruitment and retention of talent to construct AI solutions is hard to find.
—Erum Manzoor, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Newsom did, however, announce a deal in April to purchase in bulk the opioid reversal drug naloxone, which the state made available to schools, health clinics and other institutions at a discount.
—Angela Hart, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
But international institutions do not have to passively accept their fate.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
But after a political revolution in Italy in the mid-1800s led to the closure of many of its religious institutions, the remains were taken back to Rome.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for institutions
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Knies remains close with his parents, who are fixtures at Leafs games, home and away.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The winter transfer window coincides with four league fixtures for Hurzeler’s side, plus a third-round tie away to Norwich in the FA Cup and probable returns to contention for Hinshelwood and Kadioglu.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Yet, as organizations rush to meet this demand, many fall into the trap of greenwashing—claiming environmental or social responsibility without delivering tangible results.—
Joel Carboni,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Without full visibility, continuity plans can fail at critical moments, leaving organizations exposed to costly downtime and operational disruptions.—
Sameer Malhotra,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Some anthropologists have argued that the process helped spur the rise of the great Mesoamerican societies such as the Maya and the Aztec.—
Kristen V. Brown,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Previously, the region was seen as largely unfavorable for food production and large-scale human societies in ancient times.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Providing Context Start with context and build your brand foundations from there.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Constantly jumping from one shiny object to the next can lead to distractions that chip away at our businesses' foundations, making sustainability challenging.—
Cody Bjugan,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Engaging in industry conferences, virtual networking events, job fairs and joining professional associations related to your field will expand your network and provide valuable insights into emerging trends.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Collaborating with these associations can help close skills gaps and improve employee retention.—
Kerrie Jordan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The bill also pushes universities to implement comprehensive hazing prevention programs, publish their hazing prevention policies and identify which fraternities and sororities have broken those rules.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
12 Dec. 2024
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Sigma Pi and Phi Kappa Tau fraternities also do not belong to IFC on the Hill or CU’s fraternity council.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Institutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institutions. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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