institute 1 of 2

noun

ˈin(t)-stə-ˌtüt How to pronounce institute (audio)
Definition of institutenext
1
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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institute

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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
Earlier this summer, CalMatters reported only one research institute in California appeared to meet the criteria included in the measure for the nonprofit that would be awarded half the bond proceeds. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The cells will undergo electrical, thermal, and safety testing at Mercedes-Benz facilities and specialized external institutes. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
New York City, the nation’s largest school system, instituted a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative AI through eighth grade, while allowing limited, supervised use in high school. — Susan Gouijnstook, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 The federation’s dissolution and British efforts to institute majority rule caused resentment among the ruling white minority in Southern Rhodesia. — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for institute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for institute
  1. organization
  2. institution
  3. pioneer
  4. association
  5. group
  6. establish
  7. society
  8. foundation
Noun
  • There is a subset of incoming college first year students, men and women, who find these organizations really appealing, and some of it is entirely understandable.
    — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The county’s options for the facility range from holding Discovery Place in default and taking over the nature museum to accepting Discovery Place’s terms and giving the organization decades to repay the debt, staff said.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of organization
Noun
  • Kyiv is split in half by the Dnipro River, with the right bank home to the majority of the city’s business centers, offices and government institutions.
    — Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Reopening an already shuttered institution could be much more difficult.
    — Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of institution
Verb
  • The pair are known for pioneering research into autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The spa One&Only is no stranger to championing pioneering spa brands, having previously partnered with Clinique La Prairie for One Za'abeel, Dubai, and Henri Chenot for Portonovi.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of pioneer
Noun
  • The clash added another layer to a campaign in which el Sayed’s positions on foreign policy and his associations with prominent progressive figures have become points of contention.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The hospitality and hotel sector is one of Europe’s largest employers, with more than 10 million people working across 2 million businesses, according to data from Hotrec, the association of hotels, restaurants, bars, and cafés in Europe.
    — Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of association
Noun
  • The letter is spearheaded by Guardrails Action, the nonprofit affiliated with Guardrails Alliance, the super PAC launched in June as a counterweight to pro-AI election groups.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The service The service at Sala is seamless and friendly, and from arrival, the front desk staff feels more like a group of friends than a removed set of hotel employees.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of group
Verb
  • The administration’s language would establish a range of mandatory minimum sentences based on the amount of loss involved in fraud schemes, according to the document.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Lafayette 148 will open its first Dallas boutique at NorthPark Center Tuesday, establishing a dedicated presence in the 30-year-old brand’s top five markets.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of establish
Noun
  • Unsurprisingly, Altman, 41, is a true believer in the society-changing potential of AI.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And while The Atlantic has published largely skeptical coverage of major AI companies and their products’ impact on society, Thompson’s tone, in his podcasts and LinkedIn posts, has been more optimistic.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of society
Noun
  • During construction, architect Pedro Rabassa found an 11th-century Moorish oven in the foundations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, younger donors are more likely to give through charitable trusts, family foundations, fundraising, and mentorship.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institute. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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