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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
a war council attended by the top commanders of each of the armed services
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
the neighborhood council decided to campaign for a new park
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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
summoned to a council to discuss ways that the state could improve medical care for the elderly
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as in consultation
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
an unscheduled council in the judge's chambers
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Recent Examples of council
Bids for the bike lane are tabled for now as council members work through safety concerns brought forth by citizens and cyclists about the path, which is estimated to cost about $818,000.
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Kansas City Star, 5 July 2025
An effort spanning multiple council terms The push to fund projects at Two Rivers spans across the terms of several current and former Nashville Council members — Claiborne included.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
Parks will finish term Parks isn't leaving her seat early, as often happens when a council member decides not to run.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
So far, the council has only voted to begin analyses and technical studies of the Irvine Company’s proposal.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 5 July 2025
An effort spanning multiple council terms The push to fund projects at Two Rivers spans across the terms of several current and former Nashville Council members — Claiborne included.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
Parks will finish term Parks isn't leaving her seat early, as often happens when a council member decides not to run.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
So far, the council has only voted to begin analyses and technical studies of the Irvine Company’s proposal.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for council
Noun
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At a neighborhood meeting in Northeast Kansas City during the fall of 2019, some concerned residents shouted and even stormed out over bike lanes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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At a June 12 board meeting, board member Megan O'Halloran asked Cassellius to return to the board with a plan for extracurricular activities in October, when the district adjusts its budget based on state funding levels.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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The organization’s musical repertoires have grown exponentially over the years to include tens of millions of works, giving music users more music and more choice, the spokesperson said.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Many of the local organizations Best Friends Animal Society is working with on the ground are operating based on donations and there are wish lists available online for anyone interested in purchasing specific things needed by shelters on the ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 July 2025
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The symposium, including the free trade show and gallery, is open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 13, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 14 and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 at RiverCentre; 175 Kellogg Blvd.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2025
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Last month, Xi held a closed-door symposium with some of the country’s most prominent business leaders, including Alibaba founder Jack Ma, in a rare show of support for the sector.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Gil threw 36 of his 50 pitches for strikes against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 July 2025
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The group is offering ransomware affiliates 80 percent of proceeds for targeting United States companies.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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According to the company, over 60% of users who complete a consultation go on to purchase a product.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Guests first participate in a one-hour consultation so staff can determine programs tailored to each individual person.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Comer Cottrell at a gathering in 1980s New York City.—
Kelli María Korducki,
thehustle.co,
11 July 2025
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When a motorcade of DHS agents was executing a search warrant on the property, a massive gathering of protesters waving Mexican flags tried to intercept a part of the convoy by pelting some of the vehicles with rocks and shattering windshields in the process.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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The signing ceremony, between the CNC’s Bruel and BFI director BFI Chief Executive Ben Roberts, was preceded by a tour of the institute’s BFI Southbank home.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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Women are banned from attending public and private medical institutes in Afghanistan.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Some of those funds were donated with the understanding they would be used to facilitate free seminars for rental property owners and train police officers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Away from the seminar halls, United Arab Emirates energy minister Suhail Al Mazrouei said the oil market was thirsty for more, and has so far lapped up every increase in production OPEC has thrown its way.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Council.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/council. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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