Thesaurus results for ORGANIZATION

organization

noun

ˌȯr-gə-nə-ˈzā-shən

Definition of organization

as in association

a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest an organization of people devoted to promoting world peace

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Recent Examples of organization Here is a timeline of Hurts' injury, according to statements provided by the Eagles organization. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 In fairness, Brown was expressing discontent with the organization and clearly didn't want to be partnered with Jayson Tatum. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Britain, though, could claim primacy in the organization of the rare book trade, with the establishment of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association in 1906. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026 As silicon capabilities have advanced, organizations across healthcare, manufacturing, transportation and other industries have begun reimagining what their products can do. — Michal Siwinski, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for organization

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Noun

The association remained after accounting for whether patients completed radiation on time, suggesting that on-time completion may not fully explain the difference.

— Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026
Mike Elliott, senior director of Banner Sports Medicine High Performance Center, told Banner Health that most of the available research is observational and shows association rather than direct cause.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

Save suspicious messages, account statements, confirmation numbers and notes from conversations with institutions.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
CineGouna now encompasses Funding; Forum, a program of panels, masterclasses and industry discussions; Market, which connects filmmakers with companies and institutions; and Emerge, its initiative for young and emerging talent.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of institution

Noun

Fittingly, Gentling the Horse’s overriding theme is a fascination with the oddballs who scrape by on the fringes of capitalist society.

— Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
In a society divided by nationality, religion, ethnicity and ideology, that produces a crowded field.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of society

Noun

The resolution was introduced after revelations about Cornell’s handling of Jane Doe’s allegations that she was raped at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
This week, a woman sued Alpha Delta Phi and its Chicago chapter, alleging she was raped in February by a member of the fraternity at the University of Chicago.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of fraternity

Noun

Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party (PL) and allied parties could control majorities in both chambers, with more than 280 of 513 seats in the lower house and up to 50 of 81 seats in the Senate.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
Control of both chambers of Congress is at stake in a slew of states from Michigan to Texas.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of chamber

Noun

From the first meeting in Arizona with David Berson & Ross Molloy, to the brotherhood of the NFL Today desk, an unforgettable year with Ian, Evan, Ken & crew and now alongside legendary Jim Nantz, Tracy Wolfson, Rikhoff and the whole crew.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Bryant credits much of that success to the brotherhood his players have built off the field.

— Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of brotherhood

Noun

The case originates from a change in admissions policy that began a decade ago, when a consulting group was hired to evaluate how the school system chose students for its middle school magnet programs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
The money will go to conservation groups and local partners working on species the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies as endangered, critically endangered, or extinct in the wild.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

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