as in panel
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
a committee in charge of planning the organization's annual Christmas party
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Recent Examples of committee
Republicans on the Senate committee on Friday voted unanimously to advance the bill, which will likely be scheduled for a public hearing.
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025
But even that inclusive approach isn’t perfect, as Anne Lacy from the International Crane Foundation observed in her role on the study committee.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
That figure tracks with what Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told a House committee last May.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is a multiagency committee that scrutinizes foreign bids to acquire critical U.S. companies for risk to national security.
—Ellen Nakashima, arkansasonline.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025
But even that inclusive approach isn’t perfect, as Anne Lacy from the International Crane Foundation observed in her role on the study committee.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
That figure tracks with what Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told a House committee last May.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is a multiagency committee that scrutinizes foreign bids to acquire critical U.S. companies for risk to national security.
—Ellen Nakashima, arkansasonline.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for committee
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Along with marquee guest Caruso, Maher’s show tonight also featured comedian/producer Larry Wilmore and GOP strategist Erin Perrine on the Real Time panel.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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This panel will examine how press, talent, studios, and publicity collaborate to draw audiences to films and series that may otherwise be overlooked.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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However, TVLine may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
27 Jan. 2025
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Still, both advisers said that the commission has the power to protect Europe’s sovereignty, and to force the platforms to be more transparent.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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San Diego County only began hosting AI subcommittee meetings on Oct.16, 2024, gathering recommendations for a countywide AI strategy.—
Blake Behmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The House subcommittee overseeing President Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is stacked with some of the most outspoken and ideological lawmakers in both parties, Axios has learned.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committee. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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