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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
there will be a discussion panel on Tuesday
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as in committee
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 panel
Watch the full Provincetown International Film Festival panel below.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
In an interview after the panel, Kehoe, a Republican, appeared to be unaware of ICE’s role in overseeing the World Cup.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Chase Infiniti attendsVulture's The Testaments/The Handmaid's Tale panel in a glamorous red gown at the 2026 Tribeca Festival in New York City on June 13.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
During the day, sheer panels allow sunlight to filter through, while maintaining a soft, airy look.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
In an interview after the panel, Kehoe, a Republican, appeared to be unaware of ICE’s role in overseeing the World Cup.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Chase Infiniti attendsVulture's The Testaments/The Handmaid's Tale panel in a glamorous red gown at the 2026 Tribeca Festival in New York City on June 13.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
During the day, sheer panels allow sunlight to filter through, while maintaining a soft, airy look.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for panel
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Prior to our conversation earlier this year, Ayala and Mose-Vargas had both attended a symposium celebrating the 40th anniversary of David Montejano’s Anglos and Mexicans in the Making of Texas, a foundational text on class and race in the Southwest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Some research suggests other benefits, too, according to a recent symposium from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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According to Matt Stepp of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, the UIL athletic committee will put together an implementation plan to phase in clocks by the 2028-29 school year.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Mitchell pitched his vision to the council last month in a late-night email and PowerPoint that promised a spouses day at city hall, team bonding events at sports events, monthly TV shows and new vice chair positions on the five council committees.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The concept is a bit like a smartphone app that identifies trees or flowers from an uploaded photo, said Solomon Diamond, an associate engineering professor at Dartmouth College who was among several experts at a recent online seminar about the legislation.—
David A. Lieb,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Many critics said that its picture of discourse was too becalmed, resembling a university seminar.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The commission also found fellow trustee Bianka Hellmich received around 290,000 pounds ($385,000) of unauthorized funds for consultancy services.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Shooting on the banks of Jökulsárlón, wind threatened to pull the crew (and its gear) straight out of commission.—
Erika Owen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The video was obviously not received well, and officials at Texas Tech were enduring a tremendous amount of backlash from opposing conference leaders from across the Big 12.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Williams, who remains in custody at the Placer County Jail, is scheduled to return to court July 9 for a trial confirming conference.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Panel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panel. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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