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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
Inver Grove Heights Mayor Brenda Dietrich made the motion to approve a resolution to fly the old state flag and council members John Murphy and Sue Gliva supported it, while Council Members Mary T’Kach and Tony Scales voted against it.
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Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 28 Apr. 2026
Moratoriums longer than 61 days require public input before council can implement them.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
But last week, the council scrapped the whole plan, leaving $76 million in grants and loans on the table that can’t be transferred.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Gloria’s aides stressed that the rankings are simply a tool for the council.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 28 Apr. 2026
Moratoriums longer than 61 days require public input before council can implement them.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
But last week, the council scrapped the whole plan, leaving $76 million in grants and loans on the table that can’t be transferred.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Gloria’s aides stressed that the rankings are simply a tool for the council.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for council
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Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi pressed his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday to pursue a diplomatic resolution to the conflict and refrain from resuming hostilities during a meeting in Beijing.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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On April 17th, Jean attended a first-ever virtual meeting for Midwest-West managers.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Several of these PACs are affiliated with an organization called Public First, which received a grant of twenty million dollars from Anthropic.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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While 90% of respondents believe employees are using AI in their organization, just 22% indicate that AI ROI has met or exceeded their expectations.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The symposium on science and evidence is one of these events.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
2 May 2026
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Indonesia’s top foreign diplomat said the country will not pursue tolls on ships passing through the strait, seeking to calm concerns after its finance minister floated the idea at a symposium in Jakarta earlier this week.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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The Rangers parked their AHL affiliate in Hartford, and the Wolf Pack have endured all these years.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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For a more hands-on wellness experience, Zero George partners with Longevity Club, which offers individualized health consultations, Pilates, yoga, personal training, small group fitness classes, and holistic care, designed to support balance, resilience, and overall vitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Personalized assessments typically begin with a one-on-one intake consultation on arrival.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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That was my impression after the Villars Ocean Forum, a gathering of over 150 leaders from academic, activist, and business backgrounds.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Warren Buffett has loomed large at the company’s annual gatherings, and this will be a key challenge as new CEO Greg Abel takes center stage this year.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The gala’s funds support acquisitions of garments and accessories, but also the institute’s reference library, which holds over 800 periodicals and 1,500 designer files pertaining to the history of fashion and clothing, dating back to the sixteenth century.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Warm colors and inviting artwork welcome you to the new institute.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The church said there were roughly 30 people in the group and the disruption endangered staff, parishioners and visitors, and a seminar was underway at the time of the incident.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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The romancer, which bowed in SXSW, follows Julia (Hawke), a frustrated video game designer, and Charlie (Pullman), a struggling musician, having supernatural impacts on the world after attending a couples therapy seminar to repair their volatile relationship.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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“Council.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/council. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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