variants
also fora
1
as in panels
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a public forum called to find out how residents felt about a large discount store being built in their neighborhood
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of forums
The content was supplemented with material from campaign websites and from statements at public campaign forums.
—
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Philips has set up regular forums between staff and top brass in which process and product performance are closely reviewed.
—Byphil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
The original 1993 book inspired several treasure hunters over the years, who have documented their decades of searching in online forums and via news reports.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
This is now taking a reasonable amount of the agenda of those types of discussions and forums.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Regulatory bodies and industry forums need to convene the right minds to advocate for these standards, which is crucial to fostering a unified approach.
—Jason Crawforth, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Philips has set up regular forums between staff and top brass in which process and product performance are closely reviewed.
—Byphil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
The original 1993 book inspired several treasure hunters over the years, who have documented their decades of searching in online forums and via news reports.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
This is now taking a reasonable amount of the agenda of those types of discussions and forums.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Regulatory bodies and industry forums need to convene the right minds to advocate for these standards, which is crucial to fostering a unified approach.
—Jason Crawforth, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forums
Noun
-
However, this does not mean synthetic panels will not knock on our doors with their seductive message of low cost and speed.Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
Even at that, the panels will generate only about 700 watts of electricity, or roughly the energy required to run a small microwave oven or a coffee maker.Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
By combining various technology solutions—from core banking to custodians, CRM systems to investment platforms and data analytics to compliance software—financial services firms can streamline workflows and ensure seamless data flow across the business.Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
Fifty-three percent (53%) of Republican government managers and 48% of Democrats believe the federal government should be allowed to censor speech that is posted on social media platforms.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
As an example, one of the things that's been a hit with our sneaker recycling social enterprise is our sneaker costume at conferences.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
Attend industry-specific conferences and workshops.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
While the committee deliberations are not made public, the number of Broadway venues participating in light dimmings is generally viewed as reflecting the honoree’s influence, career span and even how recent a Broadway career has been.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
-
The new partnership will see Verizon branding and activations across the MSG portfolio of venues, which includes Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Sphere in Las Vegas, among others.Tim Chan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Of that, at least 15% would be allocated to cities, councils of government and unincorporated areas based on the annual point-in-time homeless count conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
-
There’s a preservation angle, too, since craft councils are forever expanding their lists of endangered practices.Miles Socha, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Gallant will be replaced by Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who thanked Netanyahu in a social media post for trusting him with the role.Max Burman, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
-
That means Trump Media’s market value is about equal to Paramount Global, a media conglomerate that owns CBS and has brought in more than $14 billion this year.Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Now in its 15th year, the week takes us through the competition’s history and showcases the growth and origins, with past winners judging, hosting seminars, and taking part in guest shifts across the city’s vibrant bar scene.George Koutsakis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
-
This means encouraging employees to stay informed about changing rules through industry seminars or continuous education programs in key areas related to their jobs.Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near forums
Cite this Entry
“Forums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forums. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share