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as in assemblies
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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2
as in symposiums
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a conference on the need for international cooperation in combating emerging viruses
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as in discussions
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 conferences
The new pact will grant access to games from the NBA, NHL, LaLiga, college sports from major conferences and more beginning in October.
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The talking head part of his job almost seamlessly blended together with the political-organizing part, but arguably what stood out most were his public appearances at conservative conferences and on college campuses.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
However, between client meetings, industry conferences and team bonding events, business travel remains an unavoidable part of the business sector.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The undulating building features exhibition spaces, a library, a museum, and concert venues where a rotating program of art exhibitions, performances, conferences, and workshops showcase Azeri history and contemporary culture, both local and international.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
The big banks are having a strong day thanks to several upbeat presentations at conferences.
—Morgan Chittum,kevin Stankiewicz,jeff Marks, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Thermo Fisher and hard drive maker Seagate promoted their products to Chinese police at conferences and trade shows this year, according to online posts.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Women’s volleyball The local Pacific Coast Athletic Association again appears to be one of the state’s top community college conferences, with five of the top 20 teams in the rankings.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Previous conferences have been held in London, Rome, Orlando, and Brussels.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The talking head part of his job almost seamlessly blended together with the political-organizing part, but arguably what stood out most were his public appearances at conservative conferences and on college campuses.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
However, between client meetings, industry conferences and team bonding events, business travel remains an unavoidable part of the business sector.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The undulating building features exhibition spaces, a library, a museum, and concert venues where a rotating program of art exhibitions, performances, conferences, and workshops showcase Azeri history and contemporary culture, both local and international.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
The big banks are having a strong day thanks to several upbeat presentations at conferences.
—Morgan Chittum,kevin Stankiewicz,jeff Marks, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Thermo Fisher and hard drive maker Seagate promoted their products to Chinese police at conferences and trade shows this year, according to online posts.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Women’s volleyball The local Pacific Coast Athletic Association again appears to be one of the state’s top community college conferences, with five of the top 20 teams in the rankings.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Previous conferences have been held in London, Rome, Orlando, and Brussels.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conferences
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Break the bomber into sub-assemblies and move them on a line like automobiles.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Aug. 2025
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The projector-prism assemblies of the display modules sit behind the plate, flanking the adjustable rubber nosepads on wire arms.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Aug. 2025
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Share discoveries and ask questions in team discussions.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Israel’s escalating assault on Gaza City came as Rubio arrived in the country for discussions about the war and the hostages.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the public markets, as an example of that approach, Mounsey-Heysham points to a company such as virtual meetings giant Zoom.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But in face-to-face meetings, senior Danish military commanders say that neither Russia nor China currently present any significant military threat to Greenland.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pughsley reportedly organized annual training seminars held each August to prepare the bookmakers for the start of the college football season, when most of the wagers are placed by RED44 bettors during the year.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Educators can offer seminars on digital literacy for parents and children, equipping families with tools to navigate online spaces more safely.—
Alvin Thomas,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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There is no time limit on how long such consultations could take, and experts say the language is flexible enough to allow each member to decide how far to go in responding to armed aggression against another.—
Matt Spetalnick,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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All of the other rare invocations of Article 4 were by Turkey, which asked for consultations related to threats coming from Iraq and Syria.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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Kirk became a Republican hero for motivating and organizing young conservatives through debates and a podcast that criticized Democrats and the left.—
Melissa Galbraith,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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He was known for making regular appearances on conservative media and hosting debates on college campuses.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on Wednesday, pioneered a new model for conservative political advocacy, merging multi-platform media commentary with in-person gatherings and get-out-the-vote drives.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The cut was used in a flash mob video posted by Julian Cohen, known for live musical performances and large gatherings of singers and performers.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Conferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferences. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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