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verb

Definition of caucusesnext
present tense third-person singular of caucus
as in convenes
to meet as a group to decide on something Republicans caucused last week to choose their candidates.

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caucuses

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noun

plural of caucus
1
as in synods

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2
as in movements

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  1. movements
  2. cabinets
  3. denominations
  4. workshops
  5. assemblies
  6. conventions
  7. clinics
Noun
  • Three days later, noticing the baby's movements had slowed, Marise went to Labor and Delivery, rushing past the ER, where she was laid onto a bed to be checked.
    Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In the frigid depths, the cold-blooded animals’ movements and metabolism slow dramatically.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of movements
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  • The main living area is outfitted with a fireplace, the retro-style kitchen incorporates flat-front cabinets and a large deck provides unobstructed views over the rugged landscape.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Keeping garage doors closed, opening kitchen and bathroom cabinets to allow warm air to filter to plumbing and turning off water to unheated areas can also protect pipes.
    Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of cabinets
Noun
  • Instead of rock & roll, the structure, a large concrete tent, now hosted multiple services each Sunday for 28 different denominations.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The community is diverse with different faiths, denominations, ethnicities and views about Syria's government.
    Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of denominations
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  • Remote Corporate Trainer Corporate trainers deliver workshops and training sessions to employees of varying group sizes.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The dance industry’s largest conference, this year’s event featured (as always) panels, keynotes, workshops and educational sessions.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of workshops
Noun
  • Stopping is controlled by the largest combined front and rear brake assemblies ever used in any Aston Martin sports car.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Giants’ star pitcher has spoken to high school assemblies to share his family’s story and plans to continue efforts to raise awareness.
    Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of assemblies
Noun
  • Compared with most conventions, no.
    Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Democratic and Republican conventions had no windows, the debate halls for the candidates had no windows, and town halls were held in rooms with no windows.
    Rick Helfenbein, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of conventions
Noun
  • Now, Michelle runs a nonprofit offering bereavement and burial services for families as well as partnerships with clinics to offer free ultrasounds and postpartum needs.
    Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Improved Access to Capital for Healthcare Providers Healthcare providers, especially small clinics and startups, often struggle to secure traditional loans due to lengthy processes and strict requirements.
    Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of clinics
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