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as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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as in civilizations
the way people live at a particular time and place
a pre-automobile society in which ordinary people rarely strayed far from home
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Recent Examples of societies
Within days of the announcement, the American Medical Association and dozens of medical societies urged DHS to categorically exempt physicians, residents, and fellows based on workforce needs and the realities of underserved care.
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Lorraine D'alessio,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Each of these societies deplored and ridiculed the other.
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James Traub,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Four major medical societies published a joint set of nutritional guidelines for patients on GLP-1 receptors, advising patients to consume more protein to help avoid muscle loss, though exercise is critical, too.
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Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Ritual objects discovered at the sites show that the Hopewell people traded with many other bygone societies between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico.
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Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Such claims – though widely debunked – have long found support in communities on the margins of one of the world’s most unequal societies, where unemployment and poverty are rife.
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Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Studies show that living in industrialized societies has taken a toll on our gut health.
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Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Those candidates who reach that threshold of support would then have to receive the backing of 5% of local constituency parties, or at least three party affiliates — groups such as trade unions and cooperative societies.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
In Punihei and Addison, leaders who are determined to make our governments and our economies and our societies work for everyone.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Lorraine D'alessio,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Each of these societies deplored and ridiculed the other.
—
James Traub,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Four major medical societies published a joint set of nutritional guidelines for patients on GLP-1 receptors, advising patients to consume more protein to help avoid muscle loss, though exercise is critical, too.
—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Ritual objects discovered at the sites show that the Hopewell people traded with many other bygone societies between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico.
—
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Such claims – though widely debunked – have long found support in communities on the margins of one of the world’s most unequal societies, where unemployment and poverty are rife.
—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Studies show that living in industrialized societies has taken a toll on our gut health.
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Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Those candidates who reach that threshold of support would then have to receive the backing of 5% of local constituency parties, or at least three party affiliates — groups such as trade unions and cooperative societies.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
In Punihei and Addison, leaders who are determined to make our governments and our economies and our societies work for everyone.
—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for societies
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Two legal aid organizations filed the lawsuit Thursday, calling for answers from the government over the policies and changes related to DACA renewal requests, including data on current average processing times, renewals and the length of time to process them.
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Various organizations and even civilian volunteers have also joined rescue efforts.
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Years of sourcing in the making, Glenn Spiro’s Materials of the Old World collection continues to turn out extraordinary creations from stones and artifacts rooted in ancient civilizations.
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Dagomar Degroot, an environmental historian, focuses on how civilizations have adapted to past ice ages.
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But prevention begins much earlier — with whether people feel connected to their communities, invested in civic life and seen by the institutions that serve them.
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Undergraduate tuition and fees at Texas public institutions have remained frozen since 2023.
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Others will relocate in search of lower cost of living, proximity to family, or lifestyles.
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The report identitfied places like Salt Lake City, Tampa, and Naples as ones to watch, citing growing tech and finance industries, outdoor lifestyles, and, in some cases, lower costs than both traditional luxury enclaves and the newest wealth hubs.
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The grapegrower and winemaker associations argue that bulk wine imports have increased in recent years, hurting the local wine industry.
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More than a dozen national and international journalism associations wrote a joint letter calling on the government to withdraw its case after the men's convictions were upheld by a lower court of appeal in March.
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While the artist’s work resonates with audiences around the world, Miami’s deep Caribbean and Latin American cultures, central to the city’s identity, may allow many visitors to connect in a deeper way.
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At the same meeting, the school board will take up a vote to rewrite the state’s social studies curriculum, focusing more on Texas and US history and deemphasizing some teachings about global history and cultures.
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Each year, Congress apportions funds to individual institutes within NIH based on what lawmakers deem most critical to the public.
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The company has 23 quantum systems installed at research institutes, enterprises, and high-performance computing centers and understands the need and urgency for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
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The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
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The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
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“Societies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/societies. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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