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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 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
Saudi Arabia doesn’t depend as much on foreign tourists, but internal travel is driven by events, and as conferences, concerts, and major sporting fixtures like Formula 1 have been postponed, bookings have dried up.
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Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Expanding the playoff to 16 teams, for example, would allow for more playoff spots and take some of the disadvantages of tough schedules away from those conferences.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Debate has been heated from Wall Street to Hollywood and gripped big trade conferences like the recent exhibitor event CinemaCon in Las Vegas last week.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Calls to expand the tournament are largely fueled by football-first conferences looking not just to get more teams into the dance but also to earn more units from March Madness payouts.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
One possible workaround, as advocated by former NLRB general counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, would be for conferences to serve as joint employers of athletes from public and private schools and then bargain with the players.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Viewers can expect coverage of alien conferences, crypto-cults and micronations.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
For the last two-plus months, Philadelphia has cleaned up against lottery and play-in teams, going an eye-popping 20-3 in their final 23 games against opponents that finished outside the top six in their respective conferences.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Surgeons who participate in research, teach, and attend specialty conferences are more immersed in ongoing performance review and improvement.
—Mathias P. Bostrom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Expanding the playoff to 16 teams, for example, would allow for more playoff spots and take some of the disadvantages of tough schedules away from those conferences.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Debate has been heated from Wall Street to Hollywood and gripped big trade conferences like the recent exhibitor event CinemaCon in Las Vegas last week.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Calls to expand the tournament are largely fueled by football-first conferences looking not just to get more teams into the dance but also to earn more units from March Madness payouts.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
One possible workaround, as advocated by former NLRB general counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, would be for conferences to serve as joint employers of athletes from public and private schools and then bargain with the players.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Viewers can expect coverage of alien conferences, crypto-cults and micronations.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
For the last two-plus months, Philadelphia has cleaned up against lottery and play-in teams, going an eye-popping 20-3 in their final 23 games against opponents that finished outside the top six in their respective conferences.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Surgeons who participate in research, teach, and attend specialty conferences are more immersed in ongoing performance review and improvement.
—Mathias P. Bostrom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conferences
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The flexible stack can be laminated under existing display or interface assemblies, allowing integration without major redesigns or complex component integration.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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With a heavy emphasis on what works psychologically, seminars, books and college classes are trying to change how people approach climate change, by talking more about community and happiness than sacrifice.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The biannual gathering celebrates the work of the renowned philanthropic initiative, led by the Olga Rabinovich Institute and supporting the Brazilian film sector through talent development, bursary programs, seminars and mentorship.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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In discussions of people like Michael Jackson, some defenders insist on distinguishing between the artist and the art, but a bio-pic is necessarily about both.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Frankly, the Europeans have had a lot of discussions, but not delivered an actual capability.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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The effort, Mahon said, has included 58 roundtables and meetings with 3,200 local leaders and nonprofits.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Though Edmonton sat back and trapped more at times, including late in the year, their pace and personnel allowed for plenty of chances in three head-to-head meetings.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Once the asbestos is removed from the panels, they will be crushed and trucked from the property, Benjamin said.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Designed for high-traffic service roles, the modular robot features reconfigurable faces and body panels for rapid character swaps.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia-area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consultations per day.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Problems with the engines were noticed weeks before, but after days of maintenance work and consultations with the manufacturer, the corrosion was not found and the plane was allowed to keep flying, the NTSB said.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 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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Though many were faded and dusty, the assemblages nevertheless crackled with an almost urgent vibrancy, beckoning the viewer closer.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Mar. 2026
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With the midterms approaching, certain primaries have reflected broader debates about whether the Party might consider cursing more, capitalizing tweets, going Dark Woke.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The centrist frequently votes for Democratic amendments during legislative debates but, in the end, often supports the final Republican bill.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Conferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferences. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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