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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
Ceballos did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but Coldwater City Council president Britt Lenertz issued a statement saying the mayor had convened council members for a special meeting on Wednesday to discuss the situation.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Even the evening before budget adoption, work was being done to negotiate finances and find a sustainable funding source that both council members, including Dimitrijevic, and the mayor's office agreed on for the city's down payment assistance program.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Eventually, some of those projects make their way to the city or town councils for a final say.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
If more money is needed, Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate is expected to lead council efforts to approve additional funding.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Even the evening before budget adoption, work was being done to negotiate finances and find a sustainable funding source that both council members, including Dimitrijevic, and the mayor's office agreed on for the city's down payment assistance program.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Eventually, some of those projects make their way to the city or town councils for a final say.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
If more money is needed, Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate is expected to lead council efforts to approve additional funding.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for council
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Advertisement In April 2021, Min Aung Hlaing personally agreed at an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting to the Five Point Consensus intended to end the bloodshed and open a path toward dialogue.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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At Tesla’s annual meeting on Thursday, shareholders voted in favor of giving CEO Musk a gargantuan, record-shattering pay package that could give him stock worth $1 trillion after several years.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Thank you Dodger Nation, Blue Jays organization and all baseball fans for your love and support.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Having led a multimillion-dollar organization and mentored thousands of women nationwide, Martine now specializes in guiding high-achieving women to stop over-functioning, reclaim their energy, and lead with clarity and confidence.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The organization is based in Del Mar, but UC San Diego in La Jolla is a host university for the symposium.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Haidt’s comments came as part of a symposium organized by Dartmouth economics professor David Blanchflower, whose work has previously been covered in Fortune.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Denver will be missing two-way signings Tamar Bates and Curtis Jones, who'll both be putting in reps with the club's G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, the marketing, promotions and affiliate relations for the shows will transition to SPT at the end of the 2025/2026 season.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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How to Request a Precise Quote A reliable cost estimate begins with a virtual consultation.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The King’s decision follows behind-the-scenes discussions, legal consultation and support from the wider royal family to bring about a resolution without imposing on Parliamentary time.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The gathering of several hundred people reflected a who’s who of executives and leaders across the industry as well as longtime friends and family.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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The gathering marks the royal family's first public reunion since King Charles formally stripped his younger brother, the former Prince Andrew, of his royal titles and ordered him to leave his Windsor home, Forest Lodge.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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LaFee is vice president of communications for the Sanford Burnham Prebys research institute.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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But due to a lack of funding, the district said the partnership with the institute has ended and those racial equity trainings are no longer offered.—
Amelia Pak-Harvey,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now that his non-compete is expiring, Xavier is officially accepting bookings for matches, signings, and seminars on the independent circuit.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The skyscraper seminar was organized as an opportunity for participants to share their takeaways with a select crowd of Japanese industry and government figures.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Council.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/council. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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