as in panel
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
a committee in charge of planning the organization's annual Christmas party
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Recent Examples of committee
In a separate letter, Democrats warned that if Patel fails to comply with the request, the committee should require him to testify in person and under oath.
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The group normally convenes a federal advisory committee of leading curators, museum directors and other experts to vet applications and recommend the artist and its commissioner, which is typically a major museum or other arts nonprofit that organizes the show and fundraises the exorbitant costs.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Applicants from across the country submitted 3-minute sizzle reels, which were then reviewed by a committee composed of AGBO executives and ISDA leadership.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The process of drafting the law faced a series of delays; the committee made several attempts last year to put TNR up for a vote before the City Council.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The group normally convenes a federal advisory committee of leading curators, museum directors and other experts to vet applications and recommend the artist and its commissioner, which is typically a major museum or other arts nonprofit that organizes the show and fundraises the exorbitant costs.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Applicants from across the country submitted 3-minute sizzle reels, which were then reviewed by a committee composed of AGBO executives and ISDA leadership.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The process of drafting the law faced a series of delays; the committee made several attempts last year to put TNR up for a vote before the City Council.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for committee
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As a member of the banking committee, Tillis can prevent Warsh from being approved by the panel and having his nomination sent to the Senate floor for a full vote of the chamber.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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The committee has 11 Democrats and 13 Republicans, including Tillis, meaning the panel could deadlock if one Republican defects.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The contract is the subject of a commission of inquiry appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa last year to probe wide-ranging allegations of corruption within the police service.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Democrats currently control six of the state's 11 House seats, and the current map was drawn by a bipartisan commission.—
Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The National Automobile Dealers Association voiced its opposition in February, when a House subcommittee moved the REPAIR Act ahead to a full committee vote, and a version of the Fair Repair Act was reintroduced by Lujan and other lawmakers in Congress.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 25 counts sustained by a subcommittee include persistent violations of laws requiring timely, accurate disclosure of campaign funds and personal finances.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committee. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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