as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a college of craftsmen dedicated to preserving the traditional crafts of Appalachia
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Recent Examples of colleges
Virtual visits became a lifeline for students unable to travel, and many colleges continue to offer robust online experiences.
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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Although most of last year’s top higher education news stories were concerned with campus turmoil of one sort or the other, 2024 also proved to be another banner year for colleges and universities on the philanthropic front.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
California colleges and universities generally recommend that students apply for state and federal aid by March 2.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
The case came as Moody and other Republican leaders in Florida and across the country have targeted diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by companies and at places such as colleges and universities.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
Like today, partisans were divided over what colleges should teach.
—Johann Neem / Made By History, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
Last year saw the finances at scores of colleges and universities taking serious downturns.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The past year was a tumultuous one for American colleges and universities.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Legacy admissions banned Beginning in September 2025, all colleges and universities are banned from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to family members of alumni and donors.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 1 Jan. 2025
Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Although most of last year’s top higher education news stories were concerned with campus turmoil of one sort or the other, 2024 also proved to be another banner year for colleges and universities on the philanthropic front.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
California colleges and universities generally recommend that students apply for state and federal aid by March 2.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
The case came as Moody and other Republican leaders in Florida and across the country have targeted diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by companies and at places such as colleges and universities.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
Like today, partisans were divided over what colleges should teach.
—Johann Neem / Made By History, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
Last year saw the finances at scores of colleges and universities taking serious downturns.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The past year was a tumultuous one for American colleges and universities.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Legacy admissions banned Beginning in September 2025, all colleges and universities are banned from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to family members of alumni and donors.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 1 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colleges
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The excavation's partner organizations also included the American Battlefield Trust, the Historic Camden Foundation, the South Carolina American Revolution Trust and the South Carolina Institute for Archaeology and Anthropology.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The full advisory goes more in depth about how to prevent attacks, but other advised steps for organizations — and the public at large — include segmenting networks and requiring VPNs for remote access.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The union of two institutions larger than the sport itself — The Billion Dollar Man and The Prancing Horse — set off a series of driver trades.—
Olivia Hicks,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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For young staffers, the magazines were life-making, paternalistic institutions, providing support both in and out of the office.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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Trade associations, chambers of commerce, and online marketplaces like Alibaba or ThomasNet can help identify options.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The study also uncovered specific organ aging associations with neurodegenerative diseases.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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These one-off events throughout history have resulted in disastrous demographic drops, but societies almost always bounce back.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
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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All membership intake activities for school fraternities, sororities and clubs have been paused, the university said in a memo.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The outlet added that Southern University and A&M College sent a letter to all fraternities, sororities and clubs on Southern University's campus.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Colleges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colleges. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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