committees

plural of committee
as in panels
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter a committee in charge of planning the organization's annual Christmas party

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Recent Examples of committees Griffin’s contributions highlight the role wealthy donors play in Florida politics, where political committees can raise substantial sums to support candidates and causes. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026 The money raised by the candidates is eclipsed by the funds raised by outside committees working on each candidate’s behalf, which aren’t bound by contribution limits. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Musk said Tesla and SpaceX formed special committees to discuss merger, on an earnings call this week. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 Most of the money subsequently went to political committees chaired by Uthmeier, who was DeSantis’ chief of staff at the time, and spent on the governor’s successful campaign against a marijuana initiative. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Another of Alvarado’s committees also sent mailers to Central Florida voters urging them to vote for an independent state Senate candidate, Jestine Iannotti, who filed to run for a seat representing Seminole County and part of Volusia. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Reports can also be submitted through WhatsApp or the factory committees. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to discuss a merger! — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 According to The Associated Press, the overhaul is a streamlining and cost-cutting measure that leaves 19 committees in place. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for committees
Noun
  • More companies in 2026 are turning one-off blood panels into recurring subscriptions, complete with dashboards, AI interpretation and quarterly re-tests.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Along the circulation areas, adjustable panels woven from recycled PET rattan provide privacy while allowing air through and filtering daylight.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The program hasn’t yet gone to the harbor commissions for approval.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The lawmakers allegedly received commissions in exchange for facilitating the awarding of contracts to companies linked to them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Ask it to make sure nothing gets missed, and the checklist may develop subcommittees.
    — Morissa Schwartz, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Members met monthly, sometimes as a group and sometimes in subcommittees devoted to areas including healthcare and education.
    — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Committees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committees. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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