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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
That is by far the most among conferences, largely because the Big Ten swept the national championships — Michigan won the men’s and UCLA the women’s — and had Illinois advance to the men’s Final Four.
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Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
When not writing, May frequently lectures on the politics and policies of mass incarceration for university classes, academic conferences, and online events.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Atlatszo has also reported that Americans distributed across Orban’s network have been paid speaking fees, received compensation for attending conferences, and had their travel and lodging expenses taken care of to attend pro-government functions.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
Under the bill, parent-teacher conferences and professional development days could still count for up to 42 instructional hours per school year.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 7 Apr. 2026
For nearly a decade, Gulf states have been building tentpole conferences to draw global money.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The city should keep embracing alternatives, Magazine said, like the health and wellness events and business conferences that took place last month.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Gardner was invited to speak at educational conferences across the world.
—Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
Hospitals could require interdisciplinary case conferences when psychosis intersects with autism or rapid skill regression.
—Liz Koch, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
When not writing, May frequently lectures on the politics and policies of mass incarceration for university classes, academic conferences, and online events.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Atlatszo has also reported that Americans distributed across Orban’s network have been paid speaking fees, received compensation for attending conferences, and had their travel and lodging expenses taken care of to attend pro-government functions.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
Under the bill, parent-teacher conferences and professional development days could still count for up to 42 instructional hours per school year.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 7 Apr. 2026
For nearly a decade, Gulf states have been building tentpole conferences to draw global money.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The city should keep embracing alternatives, Magazine said, like the health and wellness events and business conferences that took place last month.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Gardner was invited to speak at educational conferences across the world.
—Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
Hospitals could require interdisciplinary case conferences when psychosis intersects with autism or rapid skill regression.
—Liz Koch, STAT, 6 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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Repticon also features educational presentations, seminars and interactive exhibits about the care and conservation of reptiles.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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There will also be carnival rides and games, eating contests, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, food booths selling Italian favorites, as well as The Moretti Beer Garden and the Spritz Del Conte Wine Garden.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Signaling progress in the peace talks, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran were engaged in discussions mediated by some Gulf states for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could end the conflict, although the odds for reaching a partial deal before the Tuesday deadline were slim.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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In fact, discussions about philosophy, politics and religion might be profound or thought-provoking to you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Multiple Administration officials emerged from these meetings nervous about Altman’s ambitions in the Middle East.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Joel Farabee and Matvei Gridin had a goal and an assist apiece for the Flames, who extended the Ducks' late-season spiral by earning their first win over Anaheim in four meetings this season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Another Readymade ascribed to Rrose, Fresh Widow (1920), features a scale model of a French window with panels of black leather covering the glass.—
Howard Halle,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Avenging the Ancestors Coalition, a group of activists who helped lobby for the creation of the exhibit, said some of the panels with important historical context are still not restored.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Initial consultations and diagnostic testing are the portions most commonly included under standard plans.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Even without full procedure coverage, diagnostic bloodwork and initial consultations are often covered under standard plans.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
8 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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The Salvadoran national’s case has become a flash point in immigration debates after he was mistakenly deported last year and forcibly brought back.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Long before debates about sampling and credit dominated music discourse, Vanilla Ice made history in 1990 by becoming the first hip-hop artist to top the Billboard Hot 100.—
Ryan Brennan
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Conferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferences. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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