as in to convene
to meet as a group to decide on something
Republicans caucused last week to choose their candidates.
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Recent Examples of caucus
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Sanders, 83, is an independent who caucuses with the Democrats.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Legislators have formed caucuses for the Bay Area and Central Coast, but neither group has a Republican member.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
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Verb
Fossett was previously caucused in the Second District council position in December 2022 and served through the end of 2023, according to Post-Tribune archives.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Sanders, 83, is an independent who caucuses with the Democrats.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Democrats running for governor in 2026 hurried among caucus meetings, floor speeches and after-parties, telling their personal stories and talking up their bona fides for tackling some of California’s most entrenched problems, including housing affordability and the rising cost of living.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Legislators have formed caucuses for the Bay Area and Central Coast, but neither group has a Republican member.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caucus
Verb
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Volatility creates opportunity, and Forbes again convened dozens of investors and business leaders for the fourth annual Forbes Iconoclast Summit at Cipriani Wall Street on Thursday.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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In a few months, the working group Johnson convened to explore budget cuts and revenue options for addressing the city’s structural budget challenges is expected to share its preliminary recommendations, ahead of the mayor’s budget proposal later this year.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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So too has his radical approach to inclusivity that welcomed the non-ordained faithful, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and lay women, to sit with bishops and contribute their thoughts on issues of church doctrine in meetings called synods.—
Aryn Baker,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Recent synods have broached sensitive questions—like welcoming LGBTQ Catholics or expanding women's roles in ministry—which alarms those who say too much decentralization risks confusion and division.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The Make America Healthy Again movement, championed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aims to promote the dietary, behavioral, medical and environmental drivers that can improve health outcomes in the United States.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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These free classes focus on mindful movement, mindful breathing, in the style of Shashi Yoga.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Valdez fired the game’s first pitch at 7:12 p.m. Tampa Bay Rays leadoff man Jose Caballero clubbed the second into the Crawford Boxes for a solo home run.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Witt clubbed a 442-foot home run off Casey Mize in the first inning with the ball landing in the water in left-center field.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Gracie Oaks Versus 20-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet Keep your shoes neatly organized with this storage cabinet, which conceals up to 20 pairs.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Be sure cabinet hardware selections don’t clash or compete with other finishes in the room, including other hardware, lighting, or fixtures.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Ter Stegen had a good season a few years ago, but he hardly is considered a top GK that makes the saves the team needs to win those games that are close in the CL.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Fletcher-Jones said the team are collaborating on the adaptation with Canadian film director and writer Richie Mehta.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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In their first season affiliated with a conference, the Hurricanes went a perfect 12-0, wrapping the season with their third national championship in a five-year span following a 22-0 win over No. 11 Nebraska in the Orange Bowl.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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In 2009, three people affiliated with a similar volunteer outfit were convicted of killing a nine-year-old girl and her father in Arizona.—
Jessica Pishko,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Set in the winter of 1591, the play unfolds across three clandestine meetings where the rival playwrights are forced into creative collaboration amid a climate of conspiracy and paranoia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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“Caucus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caucus. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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