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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
Innovation has become strategic, making this summer the perfect time for one of Europe’s biggest technology conferences.
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Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Tyson became a first round draft pick while McAlister led the conference in yards.
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Steven Johnson
june 22,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Results of the Art House Convergence‘s first National Audience Survey were released Monday at the IND/EX conference for independent film distribution.
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Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Acuff was a first-team AP All-American after leading the Razorbacks to their first conference title in 25 years.
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Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Tyson became a first round draft pick while McAlister led the conference in yards.
—
Steven Johnson
june 22,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Results of the Art House Convergence‘s first National Audience Survey were released Monday at the IND/EX conference for independent film distribution.
—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Acuff was a first-team AP All-American after leading the Razorbacks to their first conference title in 25 years.
—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conference
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About a week after Kirk’s killing, Benjamin observed a minute of silence in his honor at the end of an assembly, which was followed by an invitation to gather at a flagpole and pray.
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The assembly plant opened in 1954.
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Likewise, Nicholas Galanin and Margarita Cabrera withdrew from a symposium at the Smithsonian American Art Museum over the institution’s decision to keep the event private and record it—a move the artists characterized as government censorship, an accusation the museum denied.
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Prior to our conversation earlier this year, Ayala and Mose-Vargas had both attended a symposium celebrating the 40th anniversary of David Montejano’s Anglos and Mexicans in the Making of Texas, a foundational text on class and race in the Southwest.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Syed Asim Munir have departed Islamabad and are on their way to Switzerland where diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran are unfolding, a statement from the prime minister’s office said Sunday.
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Swift showed up in a video clip at the end of the show that circled back to earlier discussion about Kelce’s picky eating proclivities.
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Violence was also discussed during Tuesday's Stockton City Council meeting as council members considered and approved a new mask ordinance.
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Councilwoman Deborah Peoples hosted a Mosier Valley Community meeting at Texas Star Conference Center in Euless on Wednesday evening to provide an update on the progress and plans for Mosier Valley Park, which has faced delays and funding challenges since 2014.
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The advice was not delivered as a leadership seminar.
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Baer has written more than a dozen books, hosted hundreds of seminars and released thousands of online videos.
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The same physician who designs the hairline at the morning consultation is still in the room placing grafts in the afternoon.
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Contracting with a reputable Medicare brokerage to offer one-on-one consultations to your retiring employees costs your company nothing and delivers significant value.
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Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.
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Surrounding sculptures, assemblages and brightly colored forms make the space feel part sanctuary, part dreamscape.
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The panel of appellate judges disagreed Tuesday, invalidating her order.
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While many wine clubs employ a single buyer who makes all purchasing decisions, Shefferman blind tastes the best wines with a tasting panel consisting of sommeliers, winemakers, and industry members with WSET credentials.
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“Conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conference. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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