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
Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2025
The influential movie festival, which was founded in 1978 by Robert Redford, will be hosted in the center of Boulder, with the institute looking to utilize various venues, theaters and spaces around the Pearl Street Mall.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Indeed, after instituting the tariffs last week, a widespread selloff in the financial markets occurred, along with depletions of Americans’ nest eggs.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Later, there was a standoff between employees who blocked DOGE members from entering the institute's headquarters near the State Department.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2025
The influential movie festival, which was founded in 1978 by Robert Redford, will be hosted in the center of Boulder, with the institute looking to utilize various venues, theaters and spaces around the Pearl Street Mall.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Employers should apply policies consistently and in compliance with state laws and may institute additional policies that work best for their operation.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Indeed, after instituting the tariffs last week, a widespread selloff in the financial markets occurred, along with depletions of Americans’ nest eggs.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for institute
Noun
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After departing the Cowboys for the first time in his 11-year career for the Seattle Seahawks in free agency on Wednesday, veteran defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence fired some shots at the organization in an interview with Seahawks content creator Brian Nemhauser.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2025
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The alliance recently brought on Tracy Dodson as the organization’s new chief operating officer and head of economic development.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the revered music institution, which premiered on PBS in 1975.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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One institution saw its NPS increase by seven points after implementing personalized financial guidance.—
Jody Bhagat,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The two surgeons who founded it had pioneered techniques that used a woman’s own body tissue to form new breasts post mastectomy.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
12 Apr. 2025
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In Weekend 2 Take epigenetic reprogramming, a field pioneered by Harvard scientists, which aims to restore youthful function to aging cells.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The court’s order involved a technical legal assessment of the right, or standing, of several nonprofit associations to sue over the firings.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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When asked about Jackson being turned away from the event, Nettles responded that every candidate should have the opportunity to participate, but at the same time should respect the rules of the group organizing the candidate forums.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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These activities established the group’s priorities of addressing chronic diseases and population health – goals that have also driven its involvement in disaster response efforts, including hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Katrina, as well as the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With the rules well established by the club surrounding ownership of Augusta National’s rye green blazers, there’s little chance a Masters green jacket will permanently leave the golf course grounds ever again.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The faction can be traced back to WWE in May 2020, initially established as The Hurt Business, featuring MVP, Lashley, Benjamin, and later Cedric Alexander.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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For Manal, the real power of the album lies in speaking up about topics considered taboo in society.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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While out in society, Elizabeth interacts with single men like Mr. Darcy, an outwardly curmudgeon who is misunderstood.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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This set has brushes to apply foundation, contouring and more.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Grab your favorite foundation brush or makeup sponge, or even use your fingers to rub it in.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institute. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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