as in seminar
a meeting featuring a group discussion
recently attended a daylong symposium on new methods of chromatography
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Recent Examples of symposium
Mike Thomas brought up at the symposium.
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Julie Sharp, CBS News, 13 May 2026
In its final session, the symposium features attorney Matthew Wickersham of the firm Alston & Bird, which has served as counsel for Chevron in several lawsuits.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 2 May 2026
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
At the symposium, a new bachelor of science in geospatial services degree program was launched, beginning with the fall semester.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Julie Sharp, CBS News, 13 May 2026
In its final session, the symposium features attorney Matthew Wickersham of the firm Alston & Bird, which has served as counsel for Chevron in several lawsuits.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 2 May 2026
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
At the symposium, a new bachelor of science in geospatial services degree program was launched, beginning with the fall semester.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symposium
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Guests can sample dishes from the resort's restaurants while speaking directly with chefs and sommeliers throughout the evening, with hour-long seminars covering everything from Champagne regions to Italian wine pairing.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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Directors should take part in continuing education seminars and webinars on their fiduciary duties as well as how to detect and avoid potential fraud and abuse.—
Meily Perez,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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Tingbo He, president of Huawei semiconductor, presents at an industry conference in Shanghai on May 25, 2026.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Steve Sarkisian has essentially become one of the hottest quote-machines within the conference, taking aim at Ole Miss in recent weeks.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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Bondi will reportedly help facilitate coordination between the federal government and technology executives serving on the panel.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Monetary policy decisions are made by a committee of 12 FOMC members, and while the chair usually has considerable sway, Warsh would need to persuade panel members of the immediate need for rate cuts.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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“Symposium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symposium. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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