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as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
there will be a discussion panel on Tuesday
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as in committees
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
assembled a prestigious panel to investigate ways to stem the rising cost of health care
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Recent Examples of panels
The new center includes two theaters designed for virtual reality programming and a walkthrough exhibit with 11 informative panels tracing the history of the Holocaust — including historic family photographs — and two digital panels on the recent uptick in worldwide antisemitism.
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Lauren Costantino
march 27, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
According to its listing, the home has its original wide-board chestnut floors and wall panels along with six fireplaces, original mantels and millwork along with two staircases one of which is the captain’s staircase in the front foyer.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
While a fighter jet and a Gehry museum might both use metal panels CNC-bent into complex curves, the similarity ends there.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
At the Anaheim Convention Center, more than 50 panels and presentations with first looks, talks with storytellers and behind-the-scenes insights.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
It’s based on the EcoBoost package and offers distinctive side decals, bronze wheels, a red interior, and some GT body panels for an extra $3,000, per Ford Authority.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Notably absent from proceedings at Lille this year was Netflix, with no panels dedicated to the streamer and what felt like a paucity of execs on the ground.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Fans can meet creators and celebrities, attend panels and visit several vendors.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Surveillance footage from the scenes shows the suspects using magnets to manipulate the fuel pump solenoids by opening pump panels and allowing fuel to be dispensed without payment, investigators said.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Lauren Costantino
march 27, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
According to its listing, the home has its original wide-board chestnut floors and wall panels along with six fireplaces, original mantels and millwork along with two staircases one of which is the captain’s staircase in the front foyer.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
While a fighter jet and a Gehry museum might both use metal panels CNC-bent into complex curves, the similarity ends there.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
At the Anaheim Convention Center, more than 50 panels and presentations with first looks, talks with storytellers and behind-the-scenes insights.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
It’s based on the EcoBoost package and offers distinctive side decals, bronze wheels, a red interior, and some GT body panels for an extra $3,000, per Ford Authority.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Notably absent from proceedings at Lille this year was Netflix, with no panels dedicated to the streamer and what felt like a paucity of execs on the ground.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Fans can meet creators and celebrities, attend panels and visit several vendors.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Surveillance footage from the scenes shows the suspects using magnets to manipulate the fuel pump solenoids by opening pump panels and allowing fuel to be dispensed without payment, investigators said.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panels
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Repticon also features educational presentations, seminars and interactive exhibits about the care and conservation of reptiles.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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There will also be carnival rides and games, eating contests, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, food booths selling Italian favorites, as well as The Moretti Beer Garden and the Spritz Del Conte Wine Garden.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Higman’s impact as a voice on academic committees resulted in important changes inside the classroom.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Friends and committees have already outlined a number of plans to erect a memorial, possibly a roadside park, as a gentle reminder.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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There are annual conferences, key networking events that function as temporary epicenters.—
Bill Gurley,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 1926 auditorium, designed by Chicago architects Benjamin Marshall and Charles Fox (whose resumes also include the Drake and Blackstone Hotels), once housed surgical conferences.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Services become key driver of Apple's growth Apple's services business, which houses its App Store, Apple Music and its streaming service, has become a major driver of growth as its expanding base of devices brings in steady income from subscriptions and commissions on app sales.—
Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump has stocked both commissions with allies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Friday evening, Frisco voters will have to choose between two forums to get to know the candidates running in the May 2 election for mayor, City Council and school board — one held at the Islamic Center of Frisco and another at Elevate Life Church.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Discussions about Karin Ann’s rise have started appearing in comment sections and music forums.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Panels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panels. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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