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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
the conference voted to conclude that day's meeting and to resume discussions the next morning
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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a conference on the need for international cooperation in combating emerging viruses
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
a parent-teacher conference to discuss a student having trouble in school
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Recent Examples of conference
The pair of teammates held out from on-field action at the NFL Combine and the Big 12’s conference pro day.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Powell, speaking at a business conference in Virginia, said the new tariffs — 10% blanket tariffs across the globe and with higher levies on some countries — are larger than the Fed anticipated.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
In a statement posted to his Truth Social ahead of Powell’s conference appearance, Trump called for the Fed to slash interest rates, pointing to inflation, which slowed by more than expected in February.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
Rowe was also quick to compliment the Bruins and their impact on the conference.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Powell, speaking at a business conference in Virginia, said the new tariffs — 10% blanket tariffs across the globe and with higher levies on some countries — are larger than the Fed anticipated.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
In a statement posted to his Truth Social ahead of Powell’s conference appearance, Trump called for the Fed to slash interest rates, pointing to inflation, which slowed by more than expected in February.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
Rowe was also quick to compliment the Bruins and their impact on the conference.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conference
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Now, student-run Hope Squads in Rigby schools uplift peers with homemade cards and assemblies.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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The company can produce up to 2,000 units a year at its Garden Grove assembly plant and is taking a wait-and-see attitude on adjusting its output depending on how its customers’ spending is affected by the tariffs.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The eight will be honored at a ceremony during the 15th annual A STEP UP assistant coaches professional development symposium at Queens University in Charlotte.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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The state’s top public safety officials warned attendees at the annual Connecticut emergency management symposium Tuesday that the only certainty is that billions of dollars currently slated for emergency operations across the U.S. are under review by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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In a new Good Hang podcast discussion with Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson, Poehler discussed developing Leslie as a character ahead of the show's 2009 pilot episode, right down to the strikingly blonde hair on her head and what that said about the character at the time.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Johnson said Wednesday’s discussions involved not only House lawmakers, but Republicans in the Senate, as well.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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An Arkansas House of Representatives committee voted down on Wednesday a bill that would define a public meeting as when more than two members of a state or local governing board meet.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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What to know Trump put pressure on Republicans to pass the bill during a Tuesday meeting with lawmakers.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The fellowship program allows participants to be mentored by an Academy members and have access to networking and seminars.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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Educational workshop: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual interactive seminar on marketing and how to generate extraordinary results at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 25.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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City said the decision came following a consultation meeting with fan engagement group City Matters, and related to general-admission season tickets and Premier League match-by-match tickets.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Your piercer will give you a quick consultation to discuss options, possible concerns, and the best jewelry to suit your navel, then direct you to get comfortable on the piercing table.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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The result is an assemblage of sorts where blue-footed boobies, coral reefs and even bat guano play a leading role, illustrating the ways nonhuman actors and their attendant ecologies have survived human predation.—
Elizabeth Rush,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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What made sense for Scholl was assemblage, putting everyday items together to create something new.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Garland shared the duo’s resolute ethic while appearing at a Los Angeles panel alongside Mendoza (and D’Pharoah Woon-A-Tai, who portrays Mendoza with a convincing stoicism that arose from his inquiries into the concerted memories of the SEAL’s battle mates).—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Last week, Atkins was advanced out of the Senate Banking panel with a 13-11 vote.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conference. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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