1
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
founded an institute to combat the cruel treatment of animals
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as in institution
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a scientific institute researching a cure for cancer
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as in to pioneer
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
Elizabeth Cady Stanton is generally credited with instituting the women's-rights movement in 1848
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Recent Examples of institute
Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025
The institute will partner with the university’s Division of Student Affairs, enabling researchers to study student mental health while providing staff with the latest insights to implement new mental health programming.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
House Republicans are moving toward instituting work requirements for Medicaid recipients starting in early 2027.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Every two years, the institute assists the state of North Carolina in conducting an economic contribution analysis of its public airport system, according to NC State economist Ryan Hassett.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025
The institute will partner with the university’s Division of Student Affairs, enabling researchers to study student mental health while providing staff with the latest insights to implement new mental health programming.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Verb
Massachusetts’ youth soccer association has instituted a pregame handshake line for the players before each game, and has also mandated a sportsmanship statement, read by a representative of the home team to all coaches, players and spectators.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
House Republicans are moving toward instituting work requirements for Medicaid recipients starting in early 2027.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institute
Noun
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In honor of the organization’s 40th anniversary, President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis spoke about GLAAD’s achievements, impact and future.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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The Gaza Humanitarian Fund, the American organization, has given out, so far, like nearly 8 million meals to the people of Gaza through these aid distribution.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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In addition to being a measure of state power, hegemony reflects the ability of a single nation to influence both the actions of others and the rules, norms and institutions that govern international politics.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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The bill also calls for the State Department of Education to conduct random surprise visits at private special education institutions.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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El Salvador is still pioneering with its regulation around bitcoin, digital assets, and real-world assets, and if Panama finally enacts its own law and plan, other neighboring countries could feel compelled to do so.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Google pioneered and popularized AI features in its Pixel phones.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
30 May 2025
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So, in February 1900, when MTV’s football players moved to start playing competitive games and indicated their desire to join the local football association, their fellow members were aghast.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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With Venus entering Taurus and your 11th house of associations on June 6, romantic opportunities arrive through social media, community affairs and group settings.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The Pro Football Hall of Famer has joined the ownership group of Denver’s NWSL expansion club as the women’s soccer team prepares for its inaugural season in 2026.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
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One group estimates that the number of homeless residents in the region has doubled in recent years.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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In spite of his ability to carry the ball forward — a point of difference from his fellow midfielders — Willock has never quite established himself as integral, at least in part because of his struggles with injury.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Cuomo has established a polling lead over other candidates and is viewed as the leader with less than a month until the primary, as progressives seek to rally behind other candidates to prevent him from becoming the party's nominee because of his more moderate policy positions.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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While studies have found that bed bugs have been on Earth since the dinosaurs, the estimated 90 species of the arthropods shared a fairly stable symbiotic relationship with their hosts – until human ancestors began forming societies and living in close proximity.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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This includes the experiential learning that accompanies volunteer service, immersing students, three-dimensionally, in the lives and worlds of society’s marginalized.—
Michael Serazio,
Time,
28 May 2025
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When trust erodes, so does the foundation for data sharing that powers our innovation economy.—
Nick Hart,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Such knowledge, fully consistent with patriotism, provides an indispensable foundation for debates about contemporary issues.—
James T. Kloppenberg,
Time,
28 May 2025
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institute. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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