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
Most significantly, candidates are able to buy advertising at cheaper rates than other political committees.
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Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The selection of awardees, however, is traditionally the responsibility of independent committees.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The turmoil led to both Kennedy and Monarez appearing in front of Senate committees to address the ousting.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Four political committees tied to chapters of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the International Union of Operating Engineers and the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council contributed $4 million in total to Giannoulias.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Before the legislative session began in January, corporations, political committees and lobbyists showered the accounts of some of Florida’s most influential lawmakers with a fresh $14 million.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Burns said firewalls might be needed to make certain campaigns and fundraising committees aren't sharing non-public information.
—Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
His request for council members to sit on selection committees was not well received at the time.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
The resolution — unanimously adopted by the City Council on Tuesday — calls for at least six specialized committees covering areas such as community engagement, data governance and procurement.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The selection of awardees, however, is traditionally the responsibility of independent committees.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The turmoil led to both Kennedy and Monarez appearing in front of Senate committees to address the ousting.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Four political committees tied to chapters of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the International Union of Operating Engineers and the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council contributed $4 million in total to Giannoulias.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Before the legislative session began in January, corporations, political committees and lobbyists showered the accounts of some of Florida’s most influential lawmakers with a fresh $14 million.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Burns said firewalls might be needed to make certain campaigns and fundraising committees aren't sharing non-public information.
—Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
His request for council members to sit on selection committees was not well received at the time.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
The resolution — unanimously adopted by the City Council on Tuesday — calls for at least six specialized committees covering areas such as community engagement, data governance and procurement.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for committees
Noun
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Con-goers had issues with the reservation system for author signings and panels this year.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of authors are expected to attend the event, hosting panels and signings.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Although that committee had been focused on creating bipartisan commissions to redraw congressional maps, Holder had advocated for the Democratic gerrymander in Virginia.—
Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Future commissions will now need voter approval to change those requirements.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Now the legislature has seven standing committees as opposed to six, and each of those has seven subcommittees as opposed to four, which expands the opportunities for Democratic leadership roles.—
Teresa Reilly,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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Iowa lawmakers advanced two bills from House subcommittees Monday that would restrict the commercial operation of self-driving vehicles and assign liability to the owners of autonomous vehicles.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Committees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committees. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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