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as in panels
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 courts
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 forums
What has changed since 1999 is the digital landscape, Brauchler said, noting that online forums amplify manifestos, glorify killers, and celebrate body counts like video game scores.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The rise of Al-Qaeda in the late 1980s and early 1990s roughly coincided with the beginning of the Internet era, and supporters found fertile ground to sow the seeds of jihadi ideology on websites and forums subject to little oversight at the time.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Underground forums and private channels often provide a real sense of community, recognition and purpose.
—Chris Wysopal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
These forums typically feature real-life acts of violence, such as murders, executions, and animal abuse, according to the ADL.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
So the extent to which his death and its aftermath have played out on those forums shouldn’t come as a surprise.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
The complaints are even more widespread on Tesla internet forums, where drivers describe similar mishaps without usually posting videos.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
Many people seem to dwell in politically siloed subcultures (red states, blue cities, suburban group chats, neighborhood-watch forums) that drive them to misanthropy, doomscrolling, and, yes, neurosis.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
From demonstrations outside of major award events like the Indie Spirits, Oscars, and more, pro-Palestinian protesters have called for an end to bloodshed in Gaza via public forums.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The rise of Al-Qaeda in the late 1980s and early 1990s roughly coincided with the beginning of the Internet era, and supporters found fertile ground to sow the seeds of jihadi ideology on websites and forums subject to little oversight at the time.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Underground forums and private channels often provide a real sense of community, recognition and purpose.
—Chris Wysopal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
These forums typically feature real-life acts of violence, such as murders, executions, and animal abuse, according to the ADL.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
So the extent to which his death and its aftermath have played out on those forums shouldn’t come as a surprise.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
The complaints are even more widespread on Tesla internet forums, where drivers describe similar mishaps without usually posting videos.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
Many people seem to dwell in politically siloed subcultures (red states, blue cities, suburban group chats, neighborhood-watch forums) that drive them to misanthropy, doomscrolling, and, yes, neurosis.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
From demonstrations outside of major award events like the Indie Spirits, Oscars, and more, pro-Palestinian protesters have called for an end to bloodshed in Gaza via public forums.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forums
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Rich and elegant details, such as bronze panels, add to the restaurant's timeless atmosphere.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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If those priorities were the case, there are few materials better than bamboo panels.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Sep. 2025
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On social media platforms, these clips generated ad and engagement revenue for both Turning Point and Kirk personally.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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EdTech companies partnering with these institutions, platforms enabling their innovations, and the ecosystems forming around them represent the future of a $7 trillion global education market.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Torrance began using Rec for booking tennis and pickleball courts early last year before transitioning to Rec for all of the city’s activities.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Independent redistricting commissions and courts have been shown to produce more competitive districts than legislatures do.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Phillips and Ackerman said their conferences are each fielding proposals from Wall Street.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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But employment in the context of public education—especially given that the NCAA, conferences and schools describe college athletics as advancing and enriching education—is a hazier topic that could invite litigation.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Harvest experiences are also available at other Napa Valley venues and vineyards.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are three other food and beverage venues, including El Secreto, a hidden salon and bar, quietly concealed behind an unmarked door on the hotel’s second floor, and La Cava, the adjacent emerald-toned jewel that is Faena’s wine cellar, an intimate setting for unforgettable private gatherings.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Only the Journalists' Association is authorized to evaluate the work of professionals in the field, not social media tribunals.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All proceeds from cookie sales stay with local Girl Scout councils and troops to help fund learning, programming and experiences for members year-round.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sales through the Girl Scout Cookie Program support programs at local Girl Scout councils and troops.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Sep. 2025
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Team members become experts through extensive training programs, weekly wine tastings, and wine-producer seminars every month.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The legendary counterculture singer, who performed at Kepler’s in the 1950s and ’60s, will be in conversation with Kimberly Ford, whose literary seminars are a Kepler’s staple.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Forums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forums. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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