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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
The Washington Examiner’s analysis of campaign finance records included donations to Campaign for Democracy, Newsom’s gubernatorial committees, and the committees that opposed recall efforts targeting the governor.
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
These aren’t sterile operations run by committees.
—Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Independent expenditure committees organize for the candidates, pay for flyers, social media and even TV ads.
—Van Schoales, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
But the bill did not advance to consideration in any legislative committees.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The group is organized into committees, and their work has intensified quickly in response to shifting federal health priorities and deep cuts to health agencies, according to a person familiar with the group who was not authorized to share the details of their plans.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Existing political committees of Renner have about $1 million left.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
When the new emotional testing begins in 2027, District 181 will follow its process of using district and board committees to implement new instructional resources, such as mental health screeners, Garcia said.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
That does not include money given through independent expenditure committees.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
These aren’t sterile operations run by committees.
—Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Independent expenditure committees organize for the candidates, pay for flyers, social media and even TV ads.
—Van Schoales, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
But the bill did not advance to consideration in any legislative committees.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The group is organized into committees, and their work has intensified quickly in response to shifting federal health priorities and deep cuts to health agencies, according to a person familiar with the group who was not authorized to share the details of their plans.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Existing political committees of Renner have about $1 million left.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
When the new emotional testing begins in 2027, District 181 will follow its process of using district and board committees to implement new instructional resources, such as mental health screeners, Garcia said.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
That does not include money given through independent expenditure committees.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for committees
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Sanders, the 20-year-old daughter of director Rupert Sanders and English model Liberty Ross, wore a strapless black bodycon dress with sheer side panels and a lace bodice.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her studio now employs six artisans who turn fabric offcuts from garment factories, batik workshops and bridal ateliers into one-of-a-kind tapestries and architectural panels.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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State policymakers also have an important role to play because state public utility commissions set many of the policies that govern utilities.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Sep. 2025
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In the same way that influencers earn commissions by curating shopping lists on platforms like LikeToKnowIt (LTK)—where every click-through or purchase generates revenue—Patel curates a network of luxury hotels, venues, and vendors.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Complicating the service’s budget and authorization is that Coast Guard jurisdiction falls to multiple congressional committees and subcommittees.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement The subpoenas come nearly two weeks after one of the panel’s subcommittees voted to compel the Justice Department to release the files, just before the House left for its summer recess.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Committees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committees. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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