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as in assemblies
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 seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a conference on the need for international cooperation in combating emerging viruses
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as in discussions
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 conferences
There are annual conferences, key networking events that function as temporary epicenters.
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Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The 1926 auditorium, designed by Chicago architects Benjamin Marshall and Charles Fox (whose resumes also include the Drake and Blackstone Hotels), once housed surgical conferences.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The North Miami man killed in a boating hit-and-run crash Wednesday night was the founder and CEO of a company that provided services for medical professionals attending international conferences and meetings, according to the firm’s website and other social media.
—David Goodhue
march 29, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The Big Ten's run marks the second straight year that the two most cash-flush conferences have dominated the tournament.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
In hotels, occupancy levels can shift rapidly based on conferences, tourism demand, or travel disruptions.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The Fed's top officials are sought-after guests on TV and at conferences, where their words move markets.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Sure, the Mountain West was damaged by realignment, but so, too, have the Pac-12 and other conferences been damaged in the recent history of college sports.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Both won Player of the Year in their respective conferences.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The 1926 auditorium, designed by Chicago architects Benjamin Marshall and Charles Fox (whose resumes also include the Drake and Blackstone Hotels), once housed surgical conferences.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The North Miami man killed in a boating hit-and-run crash Wednesday night was the founder and CEO of a company that provided services for medical professionals attending international conferences and meetings, according to the firm’s website and other social media.
—David Goodhue
march 29, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The Big Ten's run marks the second straight year that the two most cash-flush conferences have dominated the tournament.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
In hotels, occupancy levels can shift rapidly based on conferences, tourism demand, or travel disruptions.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The Fed's top officials are sought-after guests on TV and at conferences, where their words move markets.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Sure, the Mountain West was damaged by realignment, but so, too, have the Pac-12 and other conferences been damaged in the recent history of college sports.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Both won Player of the Year in their respective conferences.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conferences
Noun
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The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The company makes sheet metal parts and assemblies for industries including medical, aerospace, defense, communications and technology.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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Repticon also features educational presentations, seminars and interactive exhibits about the care and conservation of reptiles.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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There will also be carnival rides and games, eating contests, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, food booths selling Italian favorites, as well as The Moretti Beer Garden and the Spritz Del Conte Wine Garden.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Mayor John Laesch said that, although discussions are still in their early stages, the property owner has seemed interested in working with the city or a nonprofit to get the sign lit back up, and also possibly donating the sign to the city.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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European defense officials are also in advanced discussions to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz once the war ends, sources told the New York Times.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The teams split two previous meetings, so the winner Monday wins the tiebreaker if the teams finish tie.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Curtis Reigh, one of nine Republicans running for county commissioner, also cited the lack of public comment at board meetings as a reason for increased interest among candidates, including younger contenders.—
Rhiannon Evans,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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The new center includes two theaters designed for virtual reality programming and a walkthrough exhibit with 11 informative panels tracing the history of the Holocaust — including historic family photographs — and two digital panels on the recent uptick in worldwide antisemitism.—
Lauren Costantino
March 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to its listing, the home has its original wide-board chestnut floors and wall panels along with six fireplaces, original mantels and millwork along with two staircases one of which is the captain’s staircase in the front foyer.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The directors’ lab will support filmmakers preparing their first features, while the writers’ lab will offer workshops, table reads, peer mentorship and one-on-one consultations to help emerging screenwriters refine their scripts.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The process for patients to get approval to die involves submitting two requests in writing followed up by consultations with medical professionals not previously involved in the case.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Though many were faded and dusty, the assemblages nevertheless crackled with an almost urgent vibrancy, beckoning the viewer closer.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Mar. 2026
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His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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These are sacred debates reflecting the unfinished work of liberation.—
Jesse Jackson Jr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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There may be some debates, election posturing and shenanigans along the way.—
Staff reports,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Conferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferences. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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