1
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
they're a brotherhood of retired war veterans
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2
as in fraternities
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
a family that has been part of the brotherhood of police officers for four generations
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Noun
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What are your organizations goals for the future?—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025 -
For example, limiting the injunctions to the states and organizations that have participated in the lawsuits alongside the individuals.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes and,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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All membership intake activities for school fraternities, sororities and clubs have been paused, the university said in a memo.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The outlet added that Southern University and A&M College sent a letter to all fraternities, sororities and clubs on Southern University's campus.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Florida law requires community associations to maintain a functioning board of directors, and their governing bylaws typically spell out the process for elections or appointments of new board members following resignations.—
Roberto C. Blanch,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Trade associations, chambers of commerce, and online marketplaces like Alibaba or ThomasNet can help identify options.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Upgrading the forward corps and having a healthier lineup will help, but if games regularly look like Saturday’s, the Canucks will be too reliant on Hughes again next season.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The tight end helped make up for many of the issues in the receiving corps.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Then, five thousand or so years ago, after agriculture spread and prehistory gave way to history, hierarchies emerged, dividing our societies into groups—the socioeconomic élites and everyone else.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Just like in all professions, people know each other.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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Being a taxi or ambulance driver won't automatically protect against developing Alzheimer's disease or dying from it but frequent behaviors within those professions could reveal information about preventing the illness.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Meanwhile, more institutions seeing the revenue potential are scrambling to get in on it.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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And as their enrollments are projected to plummet, institutions increasingly need the revenue from online programs.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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Previous administrations have stood up specialized councils via executive orders, executives noted.—
Hannah Lang,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Part one of the season 47 finale last week featured two immunity challenges and two tribal councils, with plenty of shocks and surprises along the way and two finalists ultimately being sent home.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Brotherhoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brotherhoods. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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