as in meetings
a gathering of a group of people for a specified purpose
The impending economic crisis prompted widespread calls for a special session of the legislature to enact emergency measures. Court is in session.
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Recent Examples of sessions
The concierge team can assist guests in arranging appointments at Cure Spa (five-minute drive away), as well as personal training sessions, daily gym passes, or group workout classes at Advantage Personal Training (an eight-minute drive away).
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
To guide the initial sessions, the band brought in the hitmaking producer Arif Mardin, whose pop bona fides included producing several classic Aretha Franklin records and overseeing the Bee Gees’ transformation from musty ’60s holdovers to disco superstars.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026
The Maker in Residence will lead public workshops, host open studio sessions in library makerspaces and visit communities alongside the Makermobile throughout San Mateo County.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
The cast is meeting once a week for two hours during eight rehearsal sessions ending March 5.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The Commissioners Court held performative sessions that ignored resident concerns and spent significant taxpayer funds defending maps that prioritized political gain over local governance.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The ski carries a relatively large 70-L (15-gal) tank, providing enough longevity for lengthy sessions on the water.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
All training sessions were open to non-attorneys and interdisciplinary team members who support clients, including peer mentors, social workers and other contractors.
—Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
Short, regular sessions beat all-or-nothing thinking.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
To guide the initial sessions, the band brought in the hitmaking producer Arif Mardin, whose pop bona fides included producing several classic Aretha Franklin records and overseeing the Bee Gees’ transformation from musty ’60s holdovers to disco superstars.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026
The Maker in Residence will lead public workshops, host open studio sessions in library makerspaces and visit communities alongside the Makermobile throughout San Mateo County.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
The cast is meeting once a week for two hours during eight rehearsal sessions ending March 5.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The Commissioners Court held performative sessions that ignored resident concerns and spent significant taxpayer funds defending maps that prioritized political gain over local governance.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The ski carries a relatively large 70-L (15-gal) tank, providing enough longevity for lengthy sessions on the water.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
All training sessions were open to non-attorneys and interdisciplinary team members who support clients, including peer mentors, social workers and other contractors.
—Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
Short, regular sessions beat all-or-nothing thinking.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sessions
Noun
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To receive the award, the authority completed governance transparency requirements including ethics training for all board members, properly conducting open and public meetings and filing financial transactions and compensation reports to the state controller in a timely manner.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Only three of them consistently performed on record and in concert, but at least a dozen more were honorary members who attended formal band meetings and were granted as much say in its direction and philosophy as those who actually played the instruments.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Programs Designed for Today’s Reality Vitt Factor’s programming spans assemblies, workshops, leadership development, and ongoing mentorship.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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One of the city’s star attractions is the huge 25,000-seat Great Theater, used for theatrical performances, public assemblies, religious ceremonies and, in the Roman era, gladiatorial battles.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Sessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sessions. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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