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
David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2025
But the Legislature’s Democratic members have not formally met to discuss the proposal and opinions vary wildly among caucus members over how and whether to proceed.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2025
Maya C. Miller, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski's openness to potentially caucusing with Democrats or as a broader independent could sway power next year, as nearly three-dozen Senate seats will be up for grabs.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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Verb
But Democrats have yet to address the objections within their own caucus.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2025
But the Legislature’s Democratic members have not formally met to discuss the proposal and opinions vary wildly among caucus members over how and whether to proceed.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2025
Noun
Senator Angus King, a Maine independent who caucuses with Democrats, worked with Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska, a Republican, to lobby Chris Wright, the energy secretary, to reverse the firings of nearly 300 probationary employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration.
—Maya C. Miller, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski's openness to potentially caucusing with Democrats or as a broader independent could sway power next year, as nearly three-dozen Senate seats will be up for grabs.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caucus
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The leaders have convened face-to-face Friday in Anchorage for a high-stakes summit as the U.S. seeks a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
15 Aug. 2025
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For over a decade, the Power Women's Summit has convened the world's most innovative and inspiring women leaders.—
Forbes Press Releases,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The plaintiffs also include ELCA synods in New England, California and Texas, as well as other Christian denominations around the country.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Yet a minority is wary, fearing that synods could undermine doctrinal clarity or papal authority.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Unlike Alzheimer's, FTD often causes dramatic personality changes, emotional withdrawal and problems with speech, movement and decision-making.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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As naturalistic gardens have grown in popularity, so too have the gorgeous ornamental grasses that provide a sense of airy texture and movement.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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The most infamous incident occurred in 1926, when a 16-year-old boy was reportedly killed by a cassowary after attempting to club it.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The informal summit at private members club the Royal Overseas League sparked hopes relations between the two sides could improve in the coming months.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Wildlife officers who responded to the scene the following day documented significant damage to the camper, including a torn screen door, a broken window and a cabinet door ripped from its hinges.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Israeli military, however, has argued against that plan and, according to media reports, is expected to present some alternatives at Tuesday’s cabinet meeting.—
Ruth Marks Eglash,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Colorado, winners of four of its last five games, has become a tougher team to put away.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
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Both teams traded offensive rallies in an open second half.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But Grand Canyon West is not affiliated with the national park, which consists of the South Rim and the North Rim (currently closed because of the Dragon Bravo Fire, which destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim).—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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In a lawsuit filed on Friday in Massachusetts federal court, Apple accuses the theater chain of trademark infringement for taking advantage of its brand to trick consumers into believing that two companies are affiliated with one another.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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Start your day with a morning coffee, drop by for a lunch meeting to dine on tasty salade niçoise and pinsa, or come here for date night to enjoy their blue crab toast and linguine with clams.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Costa Mesa Planning Commission in a July meeting approved a request to rezone the property from commercial use to high-density residential.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Caucus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caucus. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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