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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 money was routed into political committees opposing proposed constitutional amendments headed by DeSantis’ then-Chief of Staff James Uthmeier, whom DeSantis later appointed attorney general.
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Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
At the same time, some of the party’s campaign committees in Washington quietly provide logistical support in some cases, while avoiding public criticism of the independent candidates even in some races where there is a Democratic nominee.
—Steve Peoples, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Last month, the Protect Our Games Act also received positive votes from the California Assembly’s Privacy and Consumer Protection and Judiciary committees.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Both the Long Range and the Citizens Bond Advisory committees were tasked with coming up with the criteria that would be used by the district to make recommendations.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
The pledge outlined steps the festival would take to move toward greater inclusion of women in its lineup, including generating gendered statistics for its annual program, while working toward achieving gender equity in its governing bodies and programming committees.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Demuth has said the bill needs to pass through committees before coming to the floor.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 14 May 2026
By the mid-April reporting deadline, Ortiz reported the highest fundraising total, securing nearly $208,000 in combined support from direct contributions and outside committees.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
The motion was then ratified by the basketball oversight committees and the NCAA’s Division I Board of Directors and Board of Governors.
—Gary Bedore
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
At the same time, some of the party’s campaign committees in Washington quietly provide logistical support in some cases, while avoiding public criticism of the independent candidates even in some races where there is a Democratic nominee.
—Steve Peoples, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Last month, the Protect Our Games Act also received positive votes from the California Assembly’s Privacy and Consumer Protection and Judiciary committees.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Both the Long Range and the Citizens Bond Advisory committees were tasked with coming up with the criteria that would be used by the district to make recommendations.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
The pledge outlined steps the festival would take to move toward greater inclusion of women in its lineup, including generating gendered statistics for its annual program, while working toward achieving gender equity in its governing bodies and programming committees.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Demuth has said the bill needs to pass through committees before coming to the floor.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 14 May 2026
By the mid-April reporting deadline, Ortiz reported the highest fundraising total, securing nearly $208,000 in combined support from direct contributions and outside committees.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
The motion was then ratified by the basketball oversight committees and the NCAA’s Division I Board of Directors and Board of Governors.
—Gary Bedore
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for committees
Noun
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The patio is shaded and glassed in, but with open panels above to allow for airflow.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Pennsylvania's largest anime convention will feature contests where guests can show off their lipsyncing, scale model building and dance skills; musical guests and karaoke experiences; collectible games; educational panels and workshops; exhibit halls and vendors; and more.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The Schwab Teen Investor Account has no account minimum or maintenance fees, as well as offers $0 commissions on online stock and ETF trades.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Removing language that states city boards and commissions are only advisory to the City Council, allowing the council to assign responsibilities to those bodies by ordinance.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Committees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committees. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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