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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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Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 9 Aug. 2024
The Sunshine State’s RSV season runs longer than anywhere else in the U.S., the institute said.
—Sam Ogozalek, Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2024
Benjamin Thorp, NPR, 4 Sep. 2024
Spotify instituted a new policy at the beginning of the year in requiring at least 1,000 streams before creators will earn any revenue on songs.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Looking at the construction underway, Chang and Hoag President and CEO Robert Braithwaite said the revitalization of the medical center will push the community healthcare system to become more like a research institute that also provides top-notch care.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 9 Aug. 2024
The Sunshine State’s RSV season runs longer than anywhere else in the U.S., the institute said.
—Sam Ogozalek, Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2024
Verb
Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Agriculture instituted a rule requiring cows test negative for the virus before crossing state lines.
—Benjamin Thorp, NPR, 4 Sep. 2024
Spotify instituted a new policy at the beginning of the year in requiring at least 1,000 streams before creators will earn any revenue on songs.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institute. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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