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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
the conference voted to conclude that day's meeting and to resume discussions the next morning
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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a conference on the need for international cooperation in combating emerging viruses
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
a parent-teacher conference to discuss a student having trouble in school
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Recent Examples of conference
Initiatives In Art And Culture (IAC), the Gold + Diamond conference is staged in New York every July.
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Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The wild card will be the team from each conference with the best record in group-play games that finished second in its group (with point differential a tiebreaker).
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
The study’s authors, representing the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dickinson College and the University of La Frontera, presented their findings this week at an international geochemistry conference in Prague.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2025
The press conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Mayor Aftab Pureval and City Manager Sheryl Long are also expected to give updates on the efforts to combat crime.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
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Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The wild card will be the team from each conference with the best record in group-play games that finished second in its group (with point differential a tiebreaker).
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
The study’s authors, representing the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dickinson College and the University of La Frontera, presented their findings this week at an international geochemistry conference in Prague.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2025
The press conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Mayor Aftab Pureval and City Manager Sheryl Long are also expected to give updates on the efforts to combat crime.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conference
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The camera specs include a 48-megapixel primary lens, a 10.6-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 10.8-megapixel x5 telephoto lens, which all make up the rear camera assembly.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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That depends on the method of installation and how hard the initial assembly is.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 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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Leadership Commitment When managers champion financial well-being alongside total rewards discussions and career development conversations, financial literacy and security stop being side topics.—
Marthin De Beer,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In a news release announcing their plans for the bridge's final closure and demolition, officials said the decision came after extensive discussion.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Founders who can weave both elements into their outreach and meetings stand a far better chance of moving from conversation to contract.—
Paul Davis,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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According to other reporting, FEMA’s acting administrator, David Richardson, had not been to Texas and appeared to be missing from key meetings.—
Jessica Pishko,
New Yorker,
15 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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During a 10-week consultation, the couple were given a sheet with statistics about what their life could be like if Jenner carried the four babies to term.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Browse through the hundreds of orchid varieties in their greenhouse or schedule a consultation for a custom arrangement with designer Irene Cherchuck.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Many of those residents were artists and musicians, including the famed assemblage artist and former director of the Watts Towers Arts Center, John Outterbridge, whose home and studio burned in the fire.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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The most comprehensive solo museum exhibition to date for the artist, approximately 50 works from 1959 to 1999–paintings, sculptures, etchings, drawings, assemblages, and musical compositions–are brought together.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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On the front panel there are two headphone outputs: one 6.3mm and one 3.5mm.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Heritage woods and bespoke velvet panels are some of our favorite materials to turn to for a statement headboard.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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“Conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conference. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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