INSTITUTES Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of institute

as in organizations

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 institutions

a public organization with a particular purpose or function a scientific institute researching a cure for cancer

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verb

present tense third-person singular of institute

as in founds

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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Noun

Oeko-Tex operates a global certification system through 17 independent textile and leather testing institutes in Europe and Japan. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 But given the public interest in solving this challenge, there is a case for taxing the training of frontier AI models and devoting the proceeds to additional research at government AI oversight institutes or universities. — Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026 Founded in 2021, Helical Fusion aims to commercialize fusion research conducted at the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS), one of Japan’s leading public research institutes. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 Meanwhile, Beijing widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutes. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 July 2026 The Foreign Office announced sanctions against seven people and two scientific institutes. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 Each year, Congress apportions funds to individual institutes within NIH based on what lawmakers deem most critical to the public. — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 27 June 2026 The Yale Quantum Institute, founded in 2014, is one of the country’s first quantum research institutes. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026 Although the role and impact of basic scientific research have not always been appreciated by the public, both political parties have traditionally been very supportive of research in universities and research institutes. — Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 16 June 2026

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Imagine, for example, a bot tasked with reducing the federal deficit that institutes an elaborate and hard-to-detect accounting gimmick, or a customer-service agent that issues absurd discounts in pursuit of customer-satisfaction ratings. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 After the freeze of nearly $800 million in federal research funds, the deal’s resolution both restores essential support for academic research and institutes new requirements intended to bolster anti-discrimination efforts—especially against anti-Semitism. — Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025 In addition, the Oregon initiative institutes a ban on large-capacity magazines – those that hold more than 10 rounds and allow shooters to fire for longer periods before reloading. — Alex McCourt, The Conversation, 15 Nov. 2022 In areas where our UDC system has been deployed, the grid operator instead institutes a brownout, cutting power by 90 percent. — IEEE Spectrum, 31 Jan. 2017

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Noun

The bias in police recruitment was even worse in South Africa under apartheid, when the police forces were all-white organizations that frequently abused their power in dealings with Black South Africans.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Sunita Viswanath, executive director of Hindus for Human Rights, said her group is one of 61 interfaith and secular organizations that signed an open letter protesting Saturday’s event.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of organizations

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Williams is concerned that a message telling people to rely on technology for healthcare engagement would undermine the credibility of community health workers and health institutions in general.

— Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of institutions

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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
Investigators allege Awais and his accomplices used their control of the associations to siphon money from accounts.

— Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of associations

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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
Wednesday’s State Department announcement also traced the collective to leftist groups across Europe that posted materials about their attacks on rail and energy infrastructure.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of groups

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The rule also establishes new design requirements, including a tracking barcode for mail-in ballot envelopes that states must create and submit to the USPS for approval.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Assembly Bill 1633 establishes the Private Detention Facility Tax Law, which would impose an annual 25% tax on operators of private detention centers.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of establishes

Noun

These girls make mistakes and learn lessons while living in unfair, unequal and unjust societies in need of change.

— Tara Strauch, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Such groups may include perennial nomads (such as the Roma in Europe), Indigenous peoples in former European colonies, or smaller tribes in societies where tribal membership is socially significant.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of societies

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The money comes from foundations and from Tulsa's First Presbyterian Church, located across the street.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
Launched in 2022 with an initial $400 million investment, LIV Golf looked to rival the PGA Tour by featuring $250 million in prize purses, with no less of an aim than to shake the foundations of the sport.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

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