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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
This year’s forum will focus on non-fiction storytelling and trends in the documentary industry, collaborative opportunities with public media and documentary filmmaking in the Mid-South and South.
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Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
While the forum is mostly used for buying and selling bottles online, some members also use it to organize IRL swaps in their cities.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 25 June 2025
Cuomo stayed out of the spotlight since launching his campaign in March, making few public appearances, skipping several candidate forums and coasting largely on name recognition.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Representatives from the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Pioneer Institute and Massachusetts Vocational Technical Coalition met for a forum Tuesday in opposition to the new lottery admission system and support for a block to the change in the state Legislature.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
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Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
While the forum is mostly used for buying and selling bottles online, some members also use it to organize IRL swaps in their cities.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 25 June 2025
Cuomo stayed out of the spotlight since launching his campaign in March, making few public appearances, skipping several candidate forums and coasting largely on name recognition.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Representatives from the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Pioneer Institute and Massachusetts Vocational Technical Coalition met for a forum Tuesday in opposition to the new lottery admission system and support for a block to the change in the state Legislature.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forum
Noun
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Blumhouse just announced at its recent Business of Fear symposium that Spencer is coming back for another film.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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That included additional consulting services, like public outreach and housing symposiums.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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In 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana, Missouri and others did not have the legal right to sue the Biden administration over complaints that social media platforms censored conservative viewpoints.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The studio will continue exploring how these platforms and blockchain technology can reshape anime financing, production and consumption.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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This would be lawless, since the United States has refused to join the tribunal, and Netanyahu is not accused of committing any crimes here.—
Eugene Kontorovich,
National Review,
3 July 2025
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The tribunal has so far issued three arrest warrants for Hasina, including charges of crimes against humanity linked to the July violence.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 July 2025
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It will be used in all of the university’s first-year seminars and will be accompanied by panel discussions, workshops and additional engagement opportunities throughout the year.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Any Connecticut organization, business, non-profit or municipality, interested in hosting a Narcan seminar, can give us a call.—
Raj Dodani,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
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The passport offers deals at 40 Windsor businesses, including coffee shops, boutiques and access to arts and entertainment venues, according to the campaign's website.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
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As brands trim budgets and try to convey a feeling of exclusivity with intimate venues, editors are increasingly struggling to secure invitations.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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Deputy Assistant Attorney General Drew Ensign argued that the court did not have the power to second guess the president's authority to invoke the act.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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Just as an adult who commits a crime is brought before a court commissioner and then sent before a judge for a bail review to determine their eligibility for release, these juvenile offenders should be treated in the same manner.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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Atop the to-do list: Create a football schedule and determine whether the conference will stage a championship game.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Federal lawmakers, celebrities and business owners will gather Saturday and Sunday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood for an annual conference co-hosted by Latino Wallstreet and the Conservative Political Action Conference, a major forum for conservative influencers.—
Siena Duncan,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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Borrowers worry about being 'left in the lurch' The Education Department convened a panel of experts in the first week of July to help craft regulations to implement Trump's order.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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To set the tone, our first panel featured marketing pro Bozoma Saint John And Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in conversation about the state of beauty and resisting the threat of assimilation.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
4 July 2025
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“Forum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forum. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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