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as in symposiums
a meeting featuring a group discussion
attended a colloquy on economic globalization
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2
as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the subject of the spirited colloquy was the disputed authorship of the plays attributed to Shakespeare
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as in conversations
talking or a talk between two or more people
a casual colloquy between two old colleagues in the faculty lounge
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colloquies
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The discussions come in the wake of the shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school last month that federal officials have said was carried out by a transgender shooter, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025 -
Professors will record their lectures and other classroom discussions in a professional television studio, with quality lighting and audio.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In late June, McNair announced his decision to not seek re-election in 2026, after a few months of prayer, thoughts and conversations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Salon small talk Paqueta’s close relationship — and conversations — with his mother, Christiane Tolentino, became a point of interest in the case.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Educators can offer seminars on digital literacy for parents and children, equipping families with tools to navigate online spaces more safely.—
Alvin Thomas,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Interns are paid and work between 10 to 15 weeks with opportunities to attend workshops and seminars that teach topics like email etiquette, how to create elevator pitches and other social skills.—
Peyton Robinson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The survey, purportedly designed to influence Treasury consultations on remote gambling taxation, represents the latest salvo in the industry's campaign against regulatory tightening.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Based in Nashville and working on projects across the country, the firm—which takes virtual consultations—brings its fresh style to new builds, renovations, and single or multiple room designs.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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An adequate business connection-building organization customarily structures its groups around confidential discussion boards, consistent conferences or meetings, and like-minded experiences.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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These antitrust lawsuits all center on the idea that NCAA member schools and conferences are, like pro franchises, competing businesses.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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These are the kinds of debates Evans and others behind the scenes at Leeds had to have this summer.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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South America is buzzing with debates over whether Maduro should be exiled or imprisoned.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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China’s growing interest in winter sports has opened new space its sports and tourism exchanges with countries where skiing is popular.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The new company, which will be called Anglo Teck, will be headquartered in Canada and is expected to be listed on exchanges in New York, Toronto, London, and Johannesburg.—
Ganesh Rao,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, cautioned that the talks were in the early stages and that no proposal has been finalized.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Friday’s list, beyond Death, Grief and Bereavement, included talks on the basics of American Sign Language and autism spectrum distorders.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Colloquies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colloquies. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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