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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a public forum called to find out how residents felt about a large discount store being built in their neighborhood
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as in tribunal
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice
a jury may have acquitted Lizzie Borden, but she was guilty of murder in the forum of public opinion
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Recent Examples of forum
The forum will convene prominent figures from Brazil’s fashion and creative industries alongside international leaders in sustainability.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Hayes said libraries serve as public forums for exploration.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
Soon after Trump gave a keynote address at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum at Gyeongju, the two leaders headed to the National Museum, where he was presented with the honor.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
That’s also something Brown got to express during the forum, which only the two challengers attended, according to the league’s co-president, Jean Henscheid.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Hayes said libraries serve as public forums for exploration.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
Soon after Trump gave a keynote address at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum at Gyeongju, the two leaders headed to the National Museum, where he was presented with the honor.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
That’s also something Brown got to express during the forum, which only the two challengers attended, according to the league’s co-president, Jean Henscheid.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forum
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Rull said her boss, Cutié, also didn’t know how the $150,000 for the rodeo and the mayors’ symposium was added to Aviation’s budget.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sulwhasoo’s research with Johns Hopkins University is ongoing, and the company will continue to host the symposium annually to unveil additional research.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Ugg Classic Ultra Mini New Heights Fashion Boot Like the classic Ugg boots, but with a platform heel, these shoes go with just about everything.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Disney’s channels have been removed from YouTube’s pay-TV platform after the two media giants failed to reach a new carriage agreement before Thursday’s midnight deadline passed.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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In 2016, an international arbitral tribunal rejected China's sweeping South China Sea claims in the waters but Chinese government has ignored the ruling since.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Most conflicts are decided by the tribunal of public opinion.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Speaking at a seminar at TIFFCOM, the festival’s market arm, the team behind the five country co-production, which included Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, France, and Luxembourg, discussed the difficulties balancing the requirements of film funds from each country.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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While Japan has bolstered its production incentives ecosystem, infrastructure remains a key challenge in the country, Shogun producer Eriko Miyagawa highlighted at an MPA seminar at the Tokyo International Film Festival today.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Swain does his primary dealmaking at two nearby eateries, tony French venue Le Bilboquet and the LoewsRegency Bar & Grill.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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The evening was thee highlight of a weekend spent on the luxe boardwalk resort venue, that boasts acts ranging from Ross and Smokey Robinson to John Legend and Lenny Kravitz.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Wuornos pawned Carskaddon's gun, per court records reviewed by PEOPLE.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a Wednesday afternoon ruling, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals granted their request, meaning Bovino did not make an appearance in court Wednesday.—
Devan Cole,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Boise State fell to 6-3 overall and 4-1 in conference play, losing its grip on the regular-season title race.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Nov. 2025
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The teams meet again in Pullman in Week 14, when Wazzu will try to split the conference title.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The state appealed the decision, and the BBC reported that his original murder conviction was upheld by a panel of judges from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in December 2017, who ruled that Dassey’s confession was voluntary.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Burke gave the only 9 on a panel full of 10s, prompting the crude call out.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Forum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forum. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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