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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
a war council attended by the top commanders of each of the armed services
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
the neighborhood council decided to campaign for a new park
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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
summoned to a council to discuss ways that the state could improve medical care for the elderly
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as in consultation
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
an unscheduled council in the judge's chambers
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Recent Examples of council
Schierer, a Fergus Falls native, was first elected to the city council in 2004, and then elected mayor in 2016.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Mendoza, a current council member and former Los Angeles Mission College employee, is campaigning on public safety, economic development and infrastructure improvements.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Support for the bill was split among council members who live outside of the urban core.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
But the hasty denial does not erase the fact that five other law enforcement council members agreed that ICE enforcement was off the rails.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2026
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Mendoza, a current council member and former Los Angeles Mission College employee, is campaigning on public safety, economic development and infrastructure improvements.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Support for the bill was split among council members who live outside of the urban core.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
But the hasty denial does not erase the fact that five other law enforcement council members agreed that ICE enforcement was off the rails.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for council
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Across the half mile that separated us, the stern gaze of the villagers was an impediment to our meeting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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This is the first year that the Nationals have engaged in formal meetings like these.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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But snapping their 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night felt like a huge weight lifted off the backs of an entire organization.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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International organizations have put the death toll at north of 7,000 as protests and state violence unfolded amid a communications blackout.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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The Chinese technology giant announced the strategy during a semiconductor symposium in Shanghai on Monday.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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Mike Thomas said at a statewide e-bike safety symposium this week.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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The Chicago Cubs Triple-A affiliate had a night game Friday, and the infielder wanted the extra time to rest about a month into the grueling minor-league season.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Last year's event was marred by several high-profile incidents, including a party boat shooting in Little River and multiple fights that sent several people to the hospital, according to ABC affiliate station WCIV in Charleston, South Carolina.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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Kansas City’s plan was the product of three years of preparations, research and consultations from 118 residents and human rights organizations and business support professionals, according to KC2026.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Americans are, by far, the most likely to skip medications, treatments, tests, and consultations due to costs.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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An iconic gathering place for South Florida soccer fans, Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, is preparing to leave Coral Gables after a two-decade history following a dispute with city officials over the use of a public plaza for World Cup watch parties.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Ituri Province previously banned funeral wakes and large gatherings after attackers in another town after residents burned another treatment center on Thursday after they were refused access to the body of a person who died from the disease.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Senators have expressed concern that 15 of the 27 institutes are led by acting directors.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
21 May 2026
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During the partnership, the institute filed six patent applications and published 13 research papers.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Guests can sample dishes from the resort's restaurants while speaking directly with chefs and sommeliers throughout the evening, with hour-long seminars covering everything from Champagne regions to Italian wine pairing.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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Directors should take part in continuing education seminars and webinars on their fiduciary duties as well as how to detect and avoid potential fraud and abuse.—
Meily Perez,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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“Council.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/council. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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