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

Sometimes, the administration institutes a cap on GPU export numbers to firms like Alibaba. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 But after cops were increasingly publicly exposed for using Flock to commit crimes, the company mobilized, instituting consequential changes that inhibit the public's ability to hold rogue officers accountable. — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for institute

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Noun

Because solutions are designed with model-agnostic architecture, organizations can adopt future AI innovations without rebuilding their underlying systems.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Thousands of others stand to ride the wave of the trillion-dollar wealth transfer, including billionaires’ siblings, grandchildren, and organizations tied to philanthropic endeavors like non-profits and education institutions.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of organization

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

Verb

The company, owned by pioneering YouTubers Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla, produces up to 10 hours of internet content weekly across five channels.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
In addition to her pioneering work advocating for women’s rights and social justice, Steinem also kept deep relationships with women artists, notably including Barbara Nessim, Annie Leibovitz, and Judy Chicago.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of pioneer

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Observers say the case was significant to the city's freedom of association and it has been closely watched amid the city's drastic political changes following massive anti-government protests in 2019.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
In 2018, Gallucci was part of a subsequent study that challenged the anecdotal association between consuming energy drinks and studying for longer hours in college.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

The actors first appeared together in 2001 movie Ocean’s 11, in which Clooney’s Danny oversees a group of thieves during an ambitious heist.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
The ten farmers in the group are experiencing an alternative to industrial farming that focuses on the health of the farmer, the farm, the animal, and the consumer.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 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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