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institute

[in-sti-toot, -tyoot] / ˈɪn stɪˌtut, -ˌtyut /
NOUN
law; custom
Synonyms
STRONG
convention decree doctrine dogma edict establishment fixture habit maxim ordinance practice precedent precept prescript principle regulation rite ritual rule statute tenet tradition
WEAK
decretum
Antonyms
STRONG
unbelief
VERB
begin; put into operation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appoint come up with create enact establish inaugurate initiate install introduce launch organize set up
STRONG
bow commence constitute fix found induct invest open ordain originate pioneer rev settle start
WEAK
break in bring into being come out with make up open up set in motion usher in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
close conclude destroy end finish refuse ruin stop
STRONG
complete ignore unsettle
WEAK
cease halt prevent

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Kazuhiro Miyashita of Inryo Soken, a research institute focused on the beverage industry, told AFP that increased costs for fuel and staff to keep machines stocked were eating into profits.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Co-author Xavier is a core institute member of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he also directs the Klarman Cell Observatory and the Immunology Program and co-directs the Infectious Disease and Microbiome Program.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

The park's initial suspicions appear to have been corroborated in tests carried out by the local animal health research institute IZS.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The national institute outlines 10 quality benchmarks for preschools, related to teacher training, class size and curriculum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I looked up to him and wrote detailed letters from the institute, sharing all of my thoughts on art and philosophy.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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