caucusing

verb

present participle of caucus
as in convening
to meet as a group to decide on something Republicans caucused last week to choose their candidates.

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Recent Examples of caucusing The delays usually mean lawmakers are caucusing and trying to hash out compromises on bills behind closed doors. — Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 23 Feb. 2026 Regardless of whether the race goes to a convention, leaders of both parties touted the importance of caucusing in the off year to help boost their chances in November. — Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 2 Feb. 2026 Republicans hold a 53–47 majority in the Senate, with two independents caucusing with Democrats. — Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025 Two days before Cunningham changed her party affiliation, The News & Observer asked the House Democratic leader if she and other swing vote Democrats were still caucusing with the three Democrats who lost their primaries, including Cunningham. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caucusing
  1. convening
  2. meeting
  3. gathering
  4. cooperating
  5. collaborating
  6. merging
  7. consolidating
  8. uniting
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  • In April of this year, the largest EdTech convening ASU-GSV was abuzz with the word agency.
    — Mimosa Jones Tunney, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • The Semiquincentennial Commission was conjured into being by Congress back in 2016, during that long-ago summer when the Democratic Party was convening in Philadelphia and the succession of one form of representational liberalism to another seemed pretty well secure.
    — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of convening
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  • In moving to a 355,000-square-foot terminal, officials say, the airport can give passengers more room and better technology while meeting safety and accessibility standards.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen supported Rutte’s claim, confirming that Denmark is meeting NATO’s targets.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of meeting
Verb
  • Immigrant communities from soccer-playing nations are gathering for watch parties to support their teams.
    — Dian Zhang, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Avoid Steering Customers Toward ‘Yes’ A common mistake is to ask steering questions when gathering customer feedback.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of gathering
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  • Investigators said Butler, who was injured, showed no signs of intoxication and was cooperating with investigators.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Laurie Parker, a producer then working with director Jane Campion as part of a project that Sebold was cooperating with, reached Clapper in 2013.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026
Definition of cooperating
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  • Along with collaborating with other team members, duties include managing ledgers and overseeing financial accuracy.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • News also broke in May that the FBI was investigating another NIAID virologist, Vincent Munster, who had been called out for collaborating with Baric and the scientists in Wuhan.
    — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of collaborating
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  • Toeing the line between a balloon, barrel, and cargo style, the Old Navy Utility Pants are a masterclass in merging trends.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Nonetheless, none of the major Hollywood studios are likely to be buyers — after all, two of them are currently merging.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of merging
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  • Formula 1’s own Oxford Street mega-store completes the picture, consolidating all ten teams’ merchandise within a high-footfall retail environment designed to convert fandom directly into revenue.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • To address these shifts, both districts have begun closing and consolidating schools.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of consolidating
Verb
  • Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch highlights hope as a powerful American aspiration, exemplified by FDR's fireside chats uniting the country during the Great Depression.
    — Mark Joyella, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • There’s no question that Friday will be an historic night, uniting the worlds of celebrity, music, sports, media and fashion in a way only this power couple could.
    — Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 July 2026
Definition of uniting

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