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
NPR, 15 Nov. 2025
But the shutdown was effectively ended earlier this week once eight senators who caucus with the Democrats broke ranks and voted for a deal that would fund government operations until early next year.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2025
Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 23 Feb. 2026
Jones has served more than two decades in office as a Republican representing a swath of the north metro region, rising through the ranks to be elected by her majority-male caucus to one of the highest leadership positions in the chamber.
—Michelle Baruchman, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Verb
King - an independent who caucuses with Democrats - was among eight minority party senators who negotiated a deal with Republicans to reopen government.
—NPR, 15 Nov. 2025
But the shutdown was effectively ended earlier this week once eight senators who caucus with the Democrats broke ranks and voted for a deal that would fund government operations until early next year.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2025
Noun
House members attending the People’s State of the Union include progressive caucus members such as Casar, Jayapal, Ansari, Balint, Ramirez, and Watson Coleman.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 23 Feb. 2026
Jones has served more than two decades in office as a Republican representing a swath of the north metro region, rising through the ranks to be elected by her majority-male caucus to one of the highest leadership positions in the chamber.
—Michelle Baruchman, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caucus
Verb
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At this exclusive, high-energy event, the world’s most innovative leaders will convene to explore how AI, humanity, and strategy converge to redefine, again, the future of work.—
Glenn Gamboa,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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In May, Beto O’Rourke convened a Zoom meeting with three leading Texas Democrats, hoping to assemble a statewide slate.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Casey said the synod, the first in the 19-county archdiocese since 1971, will be designed to give all Catholics an opportunity to weigh in on issues that are important to them.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Jan. 2026
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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
Noun
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Fiery Mars energizes your 7th House of Alignments, bringing direct movement to your key collaborations and one-on-one agreements.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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Israeli and American intelligence agencies — including the CIA — had been tracking Khamenei’s movements for months, waiting for the right moment to strike.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An inning later, Judge clubbed another two-run dinger off Ricky Vanasco.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Enter Sheila, a street magician blackballed by the local boys club who wows Lincoln with her tips-only act.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trinidad ran away but was found later hiding in a cabinet in a home nearby, according to authorities.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Most of the changes to the home were made to meet the fire marshal standards, such as self-closing fire doors, emergency lighting and locking cabinets and drawers to protect memory care patients.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Both teams won their first games of the tournament.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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The visit is also an opportunity to model activities that parents can do at home with their kids, such as reading a book aloud, said Carneshia Edwards, who leads the hospital's kindergarten readiness team.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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So far, nobody has been able to affiliate them.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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Aptly named Ocean House, the beachfront estate was sold by a limited liability company affiliated with Sandra Naftzger, part of a prominent family of cattle ranchers.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Before the council’s discussion at the often-chaotic meeting, members of the public pleaded with council members to cancel the contract.—
Stacy Brandt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Be open to group meetings and ideas.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Caucus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caucus. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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