INSTITUTE Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈin(t)-stə-ˌtüt

Definition of institute

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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verb

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

Noun

The nonprofit institute, based in Berkeley, California, investigates harmful chemicals. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 The United States’ shifting goals have also complicated diplomatic talks, said Downes, of the institute at George Washington University. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Verb

Meta will institute robust age assurance measures to detect users under 18, as well as measures to identify and remove kids under 13 from their platforms. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 In the wake of those suits, the county instituted various reforms — including retraining officers and using body cameras. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for institute

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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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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

Verb

Kusama’s art influenced the histories of minimalism, pop art, and performance art; more recently her large-scale installations single-handedly pioneered what is now referred to as experiential art.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Still, a year after the Chambers home made its pioneering trek to Altadena, Omgivning has moved three other houses and lined up nine more, and the Martinez family has set Pinky down on her foundation.

— Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of pioneer

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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

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

Definition of group

Verb

Its immediate goal is to establish pilot-scale production while continuing to develop partnerships across the fusion and advanced nuclear industries.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Once an account is established, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can also contribute up to $5,000 per year until the year before the beneficiary turns 18.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of establish

Noun

Industry insiders and progressive advocates alike are beginning to acknowledge the reality that the clean energy evolution that offers the most hope for addressing climate change is one that requires society to use every available solution.

— M Douglas Dagan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
In a dystopian world of desperation and war, small glimmers of hope keep society from crumbling completely.

— Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of society

Noun

The brand built its foundation in rock ‘n’ roll under founding designers Stuart Trevor and Kait Bolongaro in 1994.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Terps football player Zion Elee and his family delivered about 300 backpacks Monday as part of a foundation effort that has distributed roughly 750 across the Baltimore area.

— Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026

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