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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Recent Examples of caucus

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Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, has not endorsed in the race. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 The report from Sanders, who caucuses with Democrats, also found more than 2,700 pending cases in those categories. — Alia Wong, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026

Noun

Hong, though not officially endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America, is a member of the organization, and of the democratic socialist caucus in the Wisconsin state Legislature. — Clay Masters, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 As chair of the New Democratic Coalition, Schneider said the moderate group of Democrats is the largest caucus in the House of Representatives. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caucus

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The Senate Finance Committee recently convened lawmakers to begin figuring out ways to shore up Social Security’s finances.

— Marc Goldwein, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
In May, businesses and organizations convened by the foundation called for governments to use policy to remove economic barriers to resale and repair while supporting infrastructure and investment for textile-to-textile recycling.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 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

But with no enforceable salary cap and unlimited player movement, every year can be wildly different.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The researchers demonstrated the material in a data-glove system that detected hand movements and translated them into corresponding movements on a robotic model in real time.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of movement

Verb

The rookie made history, clubbing a 368-foot, two-run shot to right field to become the first player to hit three home runs in his major-league debut as the Cardinals beat the Cubs 8-4.

— Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
That sort of power is no surprise to Tigers faithful — Valencia has clubbed 41 home runs over his prior 787 MiLB at-bats spanning back to 2025.

— John Laghezza, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of club

Noun

Training camp has already offered clues, considering Epps has played the preponderance of first-team snaps in nickel.

— Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Collaborating with Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic, the team has developed high-definition panels combined with physical characters.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 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

Definition of affiliate

Noun

Research from Accor found that one face‑to‑face meeting delivered the impact of roughly three virtual meetings, while 35% explicitly said the extra time and travel costs were worthwhile because of the business value created.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
On Sunday, Kushner held a rare meeting with Hamas’ new leader, Khalil al-Hayya, in El Alamein in Egypt.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

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