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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
The chief of the Waterbury Police Department has been chosen to serve as chairman of a new council formed by the National Police Activities/Athletic League.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
Many council members directed questions on what role Homestead Police Department would have in conjunction with ICE officers to Police Chief Mario Knapp.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
The council likely will vote on both efforts next month.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2025
Having lived in a 400-square-foot accessory dwelling unit over a detached garage in California before moving to Colorado, Barr was the only person on the council in favor of adopting the Neighborhood Housing Opportunities initiative.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
Many council members directed questions on what role Homestead Police Department would have in conjunction with ICE officers to Police Chief Mario Knapp.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
The council likely will vote on both efforts next month.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2025
Having lived in a 400-square-foot accessory dwelling unit over a detached garage in California before moving to Colorado, Barr was the only person on the council in favor of adopting the Neighborhood Housing Opportunities initiative.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for council
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The 28-year-old got to finishing fights in his most recent outing, knocking out former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns in the third round of their UFC 299 meeting.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Buffett made the announcement at the close of Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The aim is to ensure that the correct priorities remain visible, resources are appropriately allocated and the organization maintains a steady rhythm.—
Ishita Mehta,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Two weeks after cutting funding for the organization that coordinates the report's production, the Trump administration has apparently informed all the authors working on it that their services are no longer needed.—
Alex Goy,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Coal operators hopeful but cautious On a chilly mid-April morning, workers and leaders from coal and related businesses poured into the convention center in Charleston for the annual Coal Show and symposium amid a new air of hope.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Public interest around Reyna’s situation sustained into early 2023, when Gregg Berhalter’s comments at a leadership symposium went public.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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On Saturday night, while walking towards the stage, Abril, an Argentine tourist, told CNN affiliate CNN Brazil about the big moment.—
Christopher Ulloa,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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UConn’s Anthony Prato (two homers in 38 at bats) and Patrick Winkel (two homers in first 16 at-bats) homered back-to-back for the Twins’ St. Paul affiliate this week.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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With more patient records, diagnostic testing and consultations being digitized and wearable devices like health bands proliferating, healthcare cybersecurity is only becoming more complex and the need to modernize is becoming more urgent.—
Ali El Kaafarani,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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One of the children, having Stage 4 cancer, was sent out of the United States without medication or consultation with doctors.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
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The official said he was not involved in the intelligence gathering.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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McCabe had attended a social gathering at a bar the night before O'Keefe was found with him, Read and others.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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The group intimidates victims through swatting, or making fake calls to law enforcement, the institute said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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In 1948, Lambert organized the inaugural gala to raise funds for the institute.—
Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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Getting educated in seminars, workshops or trend forecasting sessions is possible on a broader scale when industry players with different expertise meet at one place.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Apr. 2025
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During the daytime, Martínez conducts tastings and seminars that are lively and informative, as guests are not always familiar with the variety and quality of the wines produced across Mexico.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Council.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/council. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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