as in association
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 organization
Russell, the organization’s executive director, said parents approach vaccines more skeptically since the pandemic.
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Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
The court also temporarily blocked the government from reinstating the terminations, or cancelling any other awards for organizations in the states.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
The organization is tracking some 400 hundred veterans who have been deported or are in that process, going back to the early 1990s.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
The research is the result of collaboration between the Maine Department of Marine Resources, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, and several other organizations.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
The court also temporarily blocked the government from reinstating the terminations, or cancelling any other awards for organizations in the states.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
The organization is tracking some 400 hundred veterans who have been deported or are in that process, going back to the early 1990s.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
The research is the result of collaboration between the Maine Department of Marine Resources, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, and several other organizations.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organization
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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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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 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
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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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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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These microscopic organisms have what are essentially built-in compass needles, said Caroline Monteil, a microbial ecologist at the French research institute CEA.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
1 Apr. 2025
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The following year, Cooper became president and CEO of the museum, replacing Kathryn Hill who announced her retirement after leading the institute for six years.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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Baker was a junior at the University of South Carolina and is remembered fondly by his Phi Gamma Delta fraternity brothers.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer joins Marquette's Shaka Smart (2023), Notre Dame's Mike Brey (2011), Syracuse's Jim Boeheim (2010), Pittsburgh's Ben Howland (2002) and Connecticut's Jim Calhoun (1990) as the league's representatives in an elite fraternity.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But the House and Senate remain divided over how much to cut spending, setting up a likely fight between the two chambers.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The disagreement was over tactics, not policy, but the debate eroded trust between the chambers; undermined the Democrats’ claims of unity in the face of Trump; and infuriated liberals, some of whom called for Schumer to give up his leadership post.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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Befitting their brotherhood — and a rare chance to fulfill it all the more.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
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In preserving this emotional moment, Rush 50 commemorates a brotherhood as well as a discography, and concludes a suitably epic tour of one of rock’s most fulfilling and rewarding journeys.—
Hank Shteamer,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to a previous concert poster, the rock group was scheduled to co-headline the festival's opening day with Def Leppard.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Organization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organization. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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