forums

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plural of forum
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as in platforms
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information that Web site serves as a forum for movie buffs who are passionate about their likes and dislikes

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as in courts
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice a jury may have acquitted Lizzie Borden, but she was guilty of murder in the forum of public opinion

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Recent Examples of forums This includes books, scientific papers and journals, as well as content scraped from discussion forums and social media. Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Likewise, promote an environment where mastering new skills is a regular practice, and employees are encouraged to share their discoveries in internal forums or clubs. Stoyan Mitov, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 The frustration and disappointment with Newsom’s decision was palpable on public forums and as some state workers left their offices Monday. William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025 At the forums, hosted at the Skokie Public Library and hosted by the League and the library, candidates vied for the seats of district trustee and at-large trustee. Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025 Online forums in the days after recent layoffs were filled with comments from employees remarking they were being moved to a permanent 50-hour week with frequent 12-hour shifts, while badge scanners had been introduced to track employee time similar to Amazon. Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025 Founders engage in conversations where their ICP spends time—whether on LinkedIn, industry forums or networking events. Noa Eshed, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 For years, Metamorphosis existed as a kind of holy relic, long out of print, its wisdom scattered and reinterpreted across internet forums and TikTok explainers. Rachel Hills, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025 The League of Women Voters of Glenview-Glencoe has announced the dates of candidate forums that will take place prior to the April 1 consolidated election in the Chicago suburbs. Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forums
Noun
  • These shoes have a thick yet lightweight sole to absorb impact, along with a super-cool exterior that has suede panels and breathable mesh detailing.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Norton and Avira, on the other hand, omit the Secure Browser VPN and Hack Check panels.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • An e-mail publication was invulnerable to the caprices of social-media platforms and their algorithms.
    Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Since then, Hurricane Butterfly has deleted any social media platforms related to the company.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The plan will rely on whether leadership can keep the House and Senate Republican conferences together.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Both sides enter at seventh place in their respective conferences.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Then, from April 23 to May 25, 2025, the Brisbane Comedy Festival will take over the city with more than 100 artists performing at four different venues.
    Sarah Reid, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Jewish athletes distinguished themselves across events, venues and tiers of competition — from the Olympics to the major leagues to college ball.
    Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Previous administrations have stood up specialized councils via executive orders, executives noted.
    Hannah Lang, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Part one of the season 47 finale last week featured two immunity challenges and two tribal councils, with plenty of shocks and surprises along the way and two finalists ultimately being sent home.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Ashley had a black eye when the police gained entry to her apartment and found the social media star unconscious on her bathroom floor, per the British outlet.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Daniel Jones was a respected teammate and was always good about his media sessions and doing what was required.
    Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • At conferences and expos, companies show off their most exciting new developments and industry leaders share invaluable insights in panels and seminars.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Dedicated to the agricultural prowess of Napa Valley, these informational seminars provide insight into a wide range of topics spanning from the history of the Oakville American Viticultural Area to the inner workings of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the region’s most renowned varietals.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

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“Forums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forums. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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