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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as in synod
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Recent Examples of caucus
Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The Hill has reached out to Collier’s office, the Texas House Democratic Caucus and Texas House GOP caucus for comment.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
Cal Matters, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
Republicans currently hold the majority in the Senate, with 53 seats, compared to the Democrats’ 47 seats, including two independents (Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Angus King of Maine) who caucus with the Democrats.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Verb
Last week, Cepicky announced the formation of a bipartisan Israel caucus.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The Hill has reached out to Collier’s office, the Texas House Democratic Caucus and Texas House GOP caucus for comment.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Kalra voted for the measure, joining five other Democrats on the committee, including Isaac Bryan of Culver City and Alex Lee of Milpitas, both members of the renters caucus.
—Cal Matters, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
Republicans currently hold the majority in the Senate, with 53 seats, compared to the Democrats’ 47 seats, including two independents (Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Angus King of Maine) who caucus with the Democrats.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caucus
Verb
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Community builders don’t just convene.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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With the Catholic Church suddenly left without a pope, Dean Thomas Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) convenes a conclave to elect a successor and opens the door to a closet full of skeletons surrounding the leading candidates.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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In July, its members voted to keep the church open and hand its administration over to the synod, which will make decisions about its future.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 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
Noun
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The precise shape of your eyes and your habitual eye movements can both inform the shape of your lenses.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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After weeks of no movement, the slugger ended up re-signing with the Mets on a two-year deal worth $54 million.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Padres smacked four home runs and clubbed them, 8-1, at Coors Field to clinch the three-game series.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Their 10-year-old daughter cheers three to four times a week and also does runners club twice a week, while their son plays soccer one to two times a week.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After my recent remodel, under-cabinet lighting was the largest line item on my electrician’s bill.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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And unlike traditional wedding gifts, this chair will actually be used—not forgotten about in the back of china cabinets.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Randy Tucker Many of you have read the name PLK Communities in my stories about the team of developers behind the controversial Hyde Park Square redevelopment plan.—
Randy Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Earlier in the tournament, Sinner said that their meetings now will never be quite as spontaneous as the epic five-setter here three years ago, which announced their rivalry to the world.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This meeting also comes with plenty of air left in both teams’ seasons.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The school offers two-year masters degrees for prospective clergy in several Christian denominations, including Reformed and Presbyterian churches.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Ruth’s family belongs to a denomination called the Brotherhood, an Anabaptist organization that consists of several small villages known as Dorfs.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Caucus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caucus. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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