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
Filip Timotija, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
Nine Senate Democrats—and Independent Angus King of Maine who caucuses with them—joined all but one Senate Republican on Friday to sidestep a government shutdown.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
Narrow caucuses composed of countries that can mobilize significant political and economic resources often end up excluding small and medium-sized states, leaving them alienated and marginalized.
—Sophia Besch, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
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Verb
Ultimately, the Senate passed the six-month CR with a 54-46 vote Friday, with only Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Angus King (Maine), an independent who caucuses with Democrats, voting for the measure from the Democratic Party conference.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
Nine Senate Democrats—and Independent Angus King of Maine who caucuses with them—joined all but one Senate Republican on Friday to sidestep a government shutdown.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
Harding’s caucus issued no assessment of the president’s first 100 days.
Republicans, who had come close to parity in the General Assembly when Trump took office in 2017, lost more state legislative seats in Connecticut than any other state during Trump’s first term.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
Narrow caucuses composed of countries that can mobilize significant political and economic resources often end up excluding small and medium-sized states, leaving them alienated and marginalized.
—Sophia Besch, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caucus
Verb
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Johnson convened a task force of local real estate professionals and city leaders roughly a year ago to help propel the initiative.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Business and technology leaders will be convening in Riyadh around Trump's trip for a Saudi-U.S. investment forum.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
12 May 2025
Noun
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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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As institutions fractured, migratory movements pushed not from Africa to Europe, but from Europe to Africa, and a new order began to emerge, Augustine interpreted the signs of discordant times.—
Anna Rowlands,
Time,
12 May 2025
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As the body positivity movement blossomed from the ashes of Y2K and Heroine Chic, the community witnessed tides changing in all areas of life, particularly fashion.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Aaron Judge clubbed four hits on the day to bring his batting average back up to .409 as the Yankees tormented former teammate Luis Severino (1-4), who was tagged for nine hits and eight runs in his first-ever start against his ex-club.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2025
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The bear clubbed him, rattled his dome, hit his wristwatch, and then straddled him.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
Noun
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To say the beauty cabinet in my bathroom is well stocked would be an understatement.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The cabinet is designed using high-quality Fractal Walnut with titanium details.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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As in the team that now on June 25 will select generational draft prospect Cooper Flagg, the versatile forward out of Duke who stands by himself at the top of the Class of 2025.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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By focusing on a product directly aimed at everyday consumers, the team is positioning Gensmo for broad adoption, democratizing access to sophisticated technology.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The firm is not affiliated with the U.S. government or any governmental agency.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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They were all affiliated with al Qaeda and hijacked four jets.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The audition process lasted six months over a series of self-tapes, in-person readings, meetings and screen tests, all of which ultimately landed her in the role of Liesel.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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An emergency board meeting is called and everyone votes no except for Taylor.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
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“Caucus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caucus. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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