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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
This is the furthest OKC has gotten in the playoffs since 2016, when the Thunder blew a 3-1 lead to the 73-9 Golden State Warriors in the conference finals.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
After Miller’s back-and-forth with Lee during the 1994 conference finals when Miller went off in the fourth quarter and flashed the choke sign, well, the Knicks came back and won that series.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Indiana won five of the previous eight meetings – including the last three – but the Knicks are 2-1 all-time against the Pacers in the conference finals.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
Kansas finished with more overall wins and conference wins than any team in the Big 12.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
After Miller’s back-and-forth with Lee during the 1994 conference finals when Miller went off in the fourth quarter and flashed the choke sign, well, the Knicks came back and won that series.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Indiana won five of the previous eight meetings – including the last three – but the Knicks are 2-1 all-time against the Pacers in the conference finals.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
Kansas finished with more overall wins and conference wins than any team in the Big 12.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conference
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There is talk about local assembly in Jordan, but the lack of expertise and tradition has until now proved a hindrance.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In a jewelry store, one person must complete the assembly of a necklace without looking and by only going by the description of a partner.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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The two-day event included a symposium on MMCF innovation, where experts discussed sustainable sourcing, circularity, and supply chain transparency through panels and speaking presentations.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The disease was officially named in 2012 at the premier symposium focused on IgG4-RD.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Jack Lang Botafogo Another Brazilian side who have no interest in, and have had no discussions over, signing Ronaldo.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Nothing creates as much interest among UCF faithful as uniform discussions.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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At their policy meeting earlier this month, Fed officials also expressed worry about potential tariff inflation, particularly at a time when concerns are rising about the labor market.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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The first two-day, eight-hour rehab seminars are June 21 and 22.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Spivack conducts economic Literacy seminars across the country.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The same guidelines should apply to consultations with AI.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The next consultations can be scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. June 7.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Similar to a Pinot Gris/Sauvignon Blanc assemblage—light, rounded, fresh with slight lime flavors on a sparky finish.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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Now, Alabama is pushing for a different map for use in the 2026 House elections and beyond, though on May 8, a three-judge federal district court panel in Alabama ruled against Republicans.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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In Thursday’s ruling denying that request, a three-judge panel on the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal did not rule on the merits of Trump’s claims.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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“Conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conference. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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