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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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as in seminars
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
Additionally, during the 2026-27 school year, the UIL will allow a 35-second shot clock for basketball that will be optional in all conferences for varsity tournaments and showcases upon mutual agreement between coaches.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Unsurprisingly, some rival schools and conferences, even Tech's own Big 12 Conference, haven't exactly been pleased with this outcome.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
As the press conferences continued, players consistently reminded writers that there was still one more game to win.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
Nevada Republicans have criticized Ford for spending at least 322 days out of state, mostly attending professional conferences, according to a Nevada Independent review of his calendar.
—Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 10 June 2026
While councilmembers and the community showed broad support for the transient occupancy tax earlier this year, critics say the increase will squeeze hotel owners and make San Jose less competitive for the tech conferences and business travelers that drive the local economy.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The Big Ten and SEC have stated skepticism about the idea of conferences pooling media rights as a way to unlock millions, even billions, in additional revenue to cover the rising costs of big-time college sports.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Bevacqua, who was chair of NBC Sports before taking charge in South Bend, believes pooling media rights would be challenging given the duration of the current agreements between the conferences and their network partners.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Both sides enter at seventh place in their respective conferences.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Unsurprisingly, some rival schools and conferences, even Tech's own Big 12 Conference, haven't exactly been pleased with this outcome.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
As the press conferences continued, players consistently reminded writers that there was still one more game to win.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
Nevada Republicans have criticized Ford for spending at least 322 days out of state, mostly attending professional conferences, according to a Nevada Independent review of his calendar.
—Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 10 June 2026
While councilmembers and the community showed broad support for the transient occupancy tax earlier this year, critics say the increase will squeeze hotel owners and make San Jose less competitive for the tech conferences and business travelers that drive the local economy.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The Big Ten and SEC have stated skepticism about the idea of conferences pooling media rights as a way to unlock millions, even billions, in additional revenue to cover the rising costs of big-time college sports.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Bevacqua, who was chair of NBC Sports before taking charge in South Bend, believes pooling media rights would be challenging given the duration of the current agreements between the conferences and their network partners.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Both sides enter at seventh place in their respective conferences.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conferences
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Because the conductive liquid itself is the moving element, there is no need for complex mechanical assemblies or rigid transmission systems.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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As its turbine platforms evolve, the company sees additive manufacturing as a way to remove unnecessary complexity from critical assemblies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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There are also wellness seminars in Mandarin, Korean and Hmong and counseling and therapy in Mandarin and Korean.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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This week, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences voted by 458 to 201 to limit A grades to no more than 20 percent of students in a class, plus four additional A’s to accommodate smaller seminars.—
Sage Lattman,
airmail.news,
28 May 2026
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If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Leaders of several other countries — including India, Kenya and Ukraine — were expected to join for discussions.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Maybe someone needs a day without meetings or a desk in a quieter area of the office.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The fracas played out in heated sermons, editorials, and denominational meetings.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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But there are approximately 13 artisans categories that rely on peer group screening panels — and in 2026, those nominations won’t be announced until the following week, on Wednesday, July 15.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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For at-home upgrades, red light therapy panels are widely available on Amazon at lower price points, and many local gyms, including Planet Fitness, now offer red light saunas.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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As a result, what might once have been considered a minor issue may now involve diagnostic imaging, specialist consultations or prescription medications that quickly add up.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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San Priy booked Canyon Ranch’s Longevity8 program in Tucson, Arizona a four-day stay that included diagnostic tests, consultations, hikes, walks and bike rides.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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The conjecture says that even within enormous, scattered and chaotic assemblages of points existing across innumerable dimensions, simple, orderly shapes will inevitably crop up.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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That leads to longer build times as those complicated parts are sewn together with assemblages of other, smaller parts, before being shipped across the ocean, and eventually trucked to the final construction site.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Kristi Burton Brown, another former state party chair, questioned Marx’s apparent disinterest in policy discussions and debates.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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But the case has spurred heated debates about policing and race, and a protest over Nowak’s death turned violent with some attacking police with chairs and rocks.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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“Conferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferences. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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