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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
Ahead of Marsalis’ departure, Jazz at Lincoln Center has established two committees to focus on the transition.
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Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
After several years of comprehensive legalization bills advancing through committees but failing to reach final passage, lawmakers are now pursuing two parallel paths.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Anderson previously told The Dallas Morning News she was inspired to run after serving as Gunstream Elementary PTA president and sitting on city committees, such as the Comprehensive Planning Committee and the Art and Culture Advisory Board.
—Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The limit applies to individual donors, with exceptions only for the candidate and small-donor political committees.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
The committees are holding joint meetings because their responsibilities overlap, Wilson said.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
National Democratic fundraising committees haven’t seriously invested in Florida races in recent years, but Democrats have a difficult path to retaking the Senate this year that could lead to more attention on Florida.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Except for architectural committees, most committees are advisory to the board and do not act.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The powerful committees weigh in on any legislation that carries a meaningful cost for state government.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
After several years of comprehensive legalization bills advancing through committees but failing to reach final passage, lawmakers are now pursuing two parallel paths.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Anderson previously told The Dallas Morning News she was inspired to run after serving as Gunstream Elementary PTA president and sitting on city committees, such as the Comprehensive Planning Committee and the Art and Culture Advisory Board.
—Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The limit applies to individual donors, with exceptions only for the candidate and small-donor political committees.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
The committees are holding joint meetings because their responsibilities overlap, Wilson said.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
National Democratic fundraising committees haven’t seriously invested in Florida races in recent years, but Democrats have a difficult path to retaking the Senate this year that could lead to more attention on Florida.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Except for architectural committees, most committees are advisory to the board and do not act.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The powerful committees weigh in on any legislation that carries a meaningful cost for state government.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for committees
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Official events including screenings, filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, and celebrity tributes will be held throughout the city, including at the historic Arlington Theatre and the new McHurley Film Center.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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The warehouse completes a full closed-loop auto-material flow system that moves information on raw materials, panels, parts, garments and final shipments seamlessly through the production logic model.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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His work has always leaned toward entertainment figures and musical subject matter, which led to major commissions for album covers and tour poster art — some of which will be featured in the upcoming exhibition at FAB LA.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Through this company, Aprile has developed an innovative platform that offers agents 100% commissions, top-tier training, and the independence of true entrepreneurship, while maintaining a strong sense of community and support.—
Nick Franck,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pol said the task force would like to encompass as much of the state as possible, and as more counties are added, create subcommittees of the task force.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Senate Public Health Committee Chairman Hob Bryan, a Democrat who has served in the Legislature since 1984, said committee hearings used to involve frequent debate, amendments and discussion among subcommittees.—
Gwen Dilworth,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Committees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committees. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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