CAUCUS Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of caucus

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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noun

as in synod

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as in movement

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Sanders is an independent who frequently caucuses with Democrats. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 Senate seats to watch Both parties are hoping to pick up additional seats in the Senate, where the Republican majority sits at 53, over the 45 Democrats and two independents who tend to caucus with the minority. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 26 July 2026

Noun

This caucus requirement has fueled his anti-partisan stance and led him to campaign to the House Rules Committee to change its committee-assignment practices to a party caucus or conference. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 The caucus chamber is a room councilmembers use to meet before going into session. — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caucus

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caucus

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Smith is building it into an event around IP and where creators, brands and platforms, as well as TV buyers and sellers, can convene (see our interview with Smith for more).

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
The Clinton Global Initiative has convened political, business and philanthropic leaders to address the world’s issues for more than two decades.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of convene

Noun

The testimony of the gay men, contained in annexes published on the Vatican's synod website, featured moving accounts of how one, from Portugal, came to terms with his homosexuality and married his husband.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 May 2026
Leo, the former Cardinal Robert Prevost, spent two weeks sitting with Fuanya at the same table during Pope Francis’ 2024 big meeting, or synod, on the family.

— Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026

Definition of synod

Noun

Resist making a dramatic exit simply for the relief of movement.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
With faux marble flooring already bringing plenty of movement to shopping producer Lauren Arzbaecher’s apartment, a more neutral rug felt like the natural choice.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of movement

Verb

Vogue Italia describes soft clubbing as moving clubbing out of traditional nightlife venues and into places like bars, bakeries and gardens during morning and brunch hours.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
And Game 5 played out eerily similarly, with Brosius clubbing a two-out, two-run home run against Kim in the ninth to force extra innings.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of club

Noun

Outdated Fixtures and Hardware Be on the lookout for now out-of-style fixtures such as brass-and-crystal light fixtures, old-fashioned (circa 1980) doorknobs and bath faucets, or cabinet pulls that belong in grandma’s kitchen, according to Ryan.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
There are noticeable notes of brown sugar, molasses, honey, and toasted almond that kick off the palate, along with a cabinet full of baking spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026

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The Wildcats thumped Colorado last Saturday in their final game at the makeshift facility, banked along Lake Michigan, that has served as the team’s temporary home for the last two years.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Lisson Gallery, which was set to host an event at Maison Estelle, confirmed in an email to ARTnews that its team is now looking for a new venue.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of team

Verb

Meanwhile, the number of voters who officially affiliate as dues-paying members of the DSA is also on the upswing, nearly doubling since Mamdani began his viral mayoral campaign in 2025.

— Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
Two major super PACs affiliated with AI companies are facing off in New York's 12th congressional district — the only congressional race so far where both political action committees are involved.

— Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 23 June 2026

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