Thesaurus results for CONSORTIUM

consortium

noun

kən-ˈsȯr-sh(ē-)əm

Definition of consortium

as in organization

a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest a consortium for the prevention of animal cruelty

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Recent Examples of consortium The equipment forms part of the ACES consortium, which aims to establish standardized charging infrastructure across 250 aviation sites in America by 2030. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 In a consortium network, one bank should not be able to infer another bank’s client flows. — Ravi Chamria, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The consortium was tasked with designing, building and financing the project, and operating and maintaining the people mover for 25 years after its completion. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 And the consortium selected for that initiative is made up of Christian organizations. — Alaa Murabit, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consortium

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Noun

This chart shows the 24-hour moving average load for PJM Interconnection, a major regional transmission organization in the US, which can be understood as the average electricity demand placed on the grid over the past day.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Now his focus is on following in his parents’ footsteps working with the Children’s Institute, an organization that supports children and families.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of organization

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While higher earners had been spending more using credit cards, the institute said the gap across income classes began narrowing in May of this year.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
In July, CalMatters reported that the measure was written in a way that likely predetermines the single institute that will receive half the funds.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of institute

Noun

However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Disputes over Israel, antisemitism and El-Sayed’s association with controversial online commentator Hasan Piker have complicated the party’s effort to turn its attention to Republican Mike Rogers.

— Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

Local media also reported gunshots ringing out from the Plateau administrative district, where the Presidential Palace and key institutions are located.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Summary Canadian universities have successfully recruited 64 international scholars, 48 from top American institutions like Harvard and MIT.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of institution

Noun

This marks a larger shift in how healthcare is administered globally, with many aging societies transitioning from hospital-centric care to more personalized and accessible options which are embedded in neighborhoods and communities.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
The company has also received an Approval In Principle (AIP) with a maritime classification society.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of society

Noun

His chambers are in Islandia, on Long Island, with tennis trophies on the desk and an electric shoe buffer in the corner.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Whoever wins Georgia’s lieutenant governor race in November will lead the state Senate chamber for the next four years ― but the scope of his power will rest in the hands of the likely Republican majority.

— Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of chamber

Noun

And more than 90 organizations, including unions, Black fraternities and sororities and voting rights groups, have signed on as official partners.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Years later, in the wake of an alleged fraternity-run drug ring involving a dozen former and current students, his parents are still pushing for accountability and change.

— Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of fraternity

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El-Sayed dismissed a potential fundraising gap in the race, which could occur if donors were pushed towards Rogers or if outside groups like AIPAC intervened on Rogers’ behalf.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Only one person in this friend group is knowingly connected to a violent cult, so are we supposed to view him as a potential suspect?

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

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