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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
the conference voted to conclude that day's meeting and to resume discussions the next morning
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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a conference on the need for international cooperation in combating emerging viruses
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
a parent-teacher conference to discuss a student having trouble in school
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Recent Examples of conference
The organizers of Token2049 Dubai say that one of the year’s biggest crypto conferences, set to take place this spring, is going forth as planned amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Both chambers unanimously approved the conference committee report Friday with a 91-0 vote in the House and a 50-0 vote in the Senate.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The group was connected with Mr. Trump and his team via conference line.
—CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Texas State will be entering a conference in which a majority of the programs — Gonzaga, San Diego State, Utah State and Colorado State — are perennial NCAA Tournament attendees with access to resources and finances that Texas State simply doesn't.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
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Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Both chambers unanimously approved the conference committee report Friday with a 91-0 vote in the House and a 50-0 vote in the Senate.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The group was connected with Mr. Trump and his team via conference line.
—CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Texas State will be entering a conference in which a majority of the programs — Gonzaga, San Diego State, Utah State and Colorado State — are perennial NCAA Tournament attendees with access to resources and finances that Texas State simply doesn't.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conference
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Mojtaba Khamenei, a mid-ranking cleric with influence within Iran's security forces and vast business networks under his father, had been seen as a frontrunner in the lead-up to the assembly vote.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The right to gather without fear The right to peaceful assembly allows citizens to gather, protest and demand accountability.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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Just one month earlier, the museum had hosted a Tate Modern symposium, co-funded by Hyundai, on performance in Central Asia and the Caucasus.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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During the symposium, held in June, panelists shared insights about natural disasters in their regions and identified steps that could help mitigate damage and protect lives.—
Liz Wegerer,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 Feb. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Certain discussions could unlock a smoother day.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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In rate hearing proceedings, agency staff sought to block discussion of State Farm’s claims handling in relation to its quest for premium hikes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The meeting is expected to yield limited breakthroughs though, with both sides seeking to maintain the stability that has characterized the bilateral relations since late last year.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with those claims at a White House meeting last year that underlined the strained relationship.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Owners receive continuous updates, on-demand modules for specialized issues, and invitations to annual seminars.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instructor Amaziah Israel said the seminar aims to teach practical strategies for de-escalation and conflict resolution.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The policy mandates consultation with the city’s Office of Police Oversight during production of materials for public release.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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And her husband, sitting by her side at every consultation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ismailova’s dreamlike narrative vividly conveys an interconnected human-forest assemblage, rooted in local beliefs, intergenerational stewardship, and foraging practices increasingly strained by the climate crisis and global economic pressures.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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The most recent version was an elegant assemblage of more cohesive cake with orange supremes and chocolate ganache and chocolate sauce and candied orange peels.—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The company’s breakers can handle up to 100 amps, and is developing higher-amp versions for distribution and a remote power panel for the hyperscale market.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The commission’s decision backed the utilities’ position, which was that those who have rooftop panels don’t pay their fair share of costs for maintaining the grid, which shifts expenses disproportionately to non-solar customers.—
Malena Carollo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conference. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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