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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
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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
Such a strategy could effectively weaponize these institutions, turning them into instruments of unilateralism rather than forums for global collaboration.
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Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
These days, however, there are so many forums that the industry just can’t keep up.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The candidates will address DNC forums next month.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
If a person is self-motivated, there are many leadership books, audio and complementary forums for readers, listeners and participants.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The rallies, signature-gathering campaigns, and online forums indicate something of a consensus across gender, age, class, and political affiliation.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
There also are support groups and social media groups or forums devoted to male infertility.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
As other communities and forums on the web have died off or been eaten by Google, Reddit has been on the up-and-up, growing its user base and turning a profit for the first time.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
Social media apps are forums where people post hot takes on what’s trending, rather than waiting for all the facts to emerge and considering all sides before arriving at careful conclusions.
—Kara Alaimo, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
These days, however, there are so many forums that the industry just can’t keep up.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The candidates will address DNC forums next month.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
If a person is self-motivated, there are many leadership books, audio and complementary forums for readers, listeners and participants.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The rallies, signature-gathering campaigns, and online forums indicate something of a consensus across gender, age, class, and political affiliation.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
There also are support groups and social media groups or forums devoted to male infertility.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
As other communities and forums on the web have died off or been eaten by Google, Reddit has been on the up-and-up, growing its user base and turning a profit for the first time.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
Social media apps are forums where people post hot takes on what’s trending, rather than waiting for all the facts to emerge and considering all sides before arriving at careful conclusions.
—Kara Alaimo, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forums
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Kengo Kuma & Associates uses lumber for screens, scaffolds, and panels hung on a steel-frame pavilion.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
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The dining room is decorated with canvas panels painted in seascapes adapted from the Chigi Palace in Rome.Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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These rival entities, designed to drain their counterparts of resources and influence, would serve as platforms for grandstanding rather than substantive cooperation.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Where To Watch The First Gladiator Movie The first Gladiator film is available to stream on platforms like Paramount+ and Hulu.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Both sides enter at seventh place in their respective conferences.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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The plan will rely on whether leadership can keep the House and Senate Republican conferences together.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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Previous administrations have stood up specialized councils via executive orders, executives noted.Hannah Lang, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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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
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After nearly 20 years together, the two sparked a media frenzy with their messy divorce proceedings which last for two years.Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
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These results highlight the importance of clinicians addressing social media exposure, especially to appearance-ideal content, when supporting clients at risk for or struggling with body image concerns.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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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
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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 17 Jan. 2025.
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