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
Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
The delays usually mean lawmakers are caucusing and trying to hash out compromises on bills behind closed doors.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 23 Feb. 2026
Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
For now, Schumer’s caucus is tentatively standing behind him.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
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Verb
In the Senate, there are 53 Republicans, 45 Democrats and two independents who caucus with Democrats.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
The delays usually mean lawmakers are caucusing and trying to hash out compromises on bills behind closed doors.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
But finding Congress members to co-chair the revived caucus has proven difficult, Ilechie told Semafor.
—Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
For now, Schumer’s caucus is tentatively standing behind him.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caucus
Verb
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Congress must convene immediately and begin proceedings to remove this man from office for the safety of our nation, Americans, and the world.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Community members, former hospital staff and local officials convened Monday night at the Oak Park Public Library to make their voices heard regarding the closing of West Suburban Medical Center.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 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
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His guest, a man named James Fishback, who is in his early thirties, summed up his hopes for the future of the conservative movement.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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This event was part of the #MeToo blackout awards season, in which attendees wore black in support of the movement—but the British Royal family is never supposed to make a political statement of any kind.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So much for that team slump coming in, outside of catcher Shea Langeliers, who clubbed an MLB-leading five home runs in his team’s first six games.—
Joe Davidson
April 3,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Also helping out on Wednesday were Paul Goldschmidt, who clubbed a three-run homer off George Kirby in the sixth inning, and Ben Rice, who smoked a solo shot in the ninth after and before some wobbly work from Yankees relievers Camilo Doval and David Bednar.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But paying attention to these factors — getting consistent rest, managing stress and drinking enough water — can amplify the results of every product in your cabinet.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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After all, there are so many things to paint in a kitchen, from cabinets to walls to trim, and making a painting mistake after everything is installed in the kitchen can ruin the final look in the eleventh hour.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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In practice, spreading the odds meant that even teams who were just bad in general had a chance at landing the top pick.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The stars of that team, Deron Williams and Dee Brown, sat together at Saturday’s game, drawing huge cheers when they were shown on the video board.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their bill would allow independents to vote in primary elections without having to affiliate with a party.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Mar. 2026
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Candidates in the nonpartisan races can still affiliate with a party while campaigning but will not be identified by party on the ballot.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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The plan includes the addition of office and research space for the University of Maryland's School of Architecture, along with community meeting spaces.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rules relating to meetings, notices, proxy voting, remote participation, board composition, and election procedures have also been addressed in response to the growing use of virtual meetings and electronic processes.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Caucus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caucus. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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