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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
Those conferences will be represented in Thursday night’s first CFP semifinal between Miami and Mississippi in the Fiesta Bowl.
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Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
With both teams sitting outside the top of their respective conferences, the trade represents a gamble—one that could reshape the direction of each franchise long after this season.
—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Luka Dončić and Giannis Antetokounmpo remain the leaders in their conferences in the second fan returns in NBA All-Star Voting 2026.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Cinema United has talked to executives at both Netflix and Paramount, but is looking for commitments more concrete than what has been said in statements or at conferences, said Michael O’Leary, the CEO of the trade association.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Their next three opponents (the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Toronto Raptors on Friday and San Antonio Spurs on Saturday) all entered Monday ranked fourth or better in their respective conferences.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Jeff Howe provides a first look at each of the six wild-card week matchups, while The Athletic’s NFL Playoff Simulator, powered by Austin’s Mock’s NFL Projection Model, reveals the odds all 14 teams have to win their respective conferences as well as the Super Bowl.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Throughout the nineteen-eighties, however, John Paul had sought to reclaim a degree of autonomy that Vatican II had granted to the regional bishops’ conferences, particularly in Latin America.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Here, the controversy is whether the NCAA, and its member schools and conferences, violated antitrust law by using rulemaking to limit opportunities for athletes to gain compensation.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
With both teams sitting outside the top of their respective conferences, the trade represents a gamble—one that could reshape the direction of each franchise long after this season.
—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Luka Dončić and Giannis Antetokounmpo remain the leaders in their conferences in the second fan returns in NBA All-Star Voting 2026.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Cinema United has talked to executives at both Netflix and Paramount, but is looking for commitments more concrete than what has been said in statements or at conferences, said Michael O’Leary, the CEO of the trade association.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Their next three opponents (the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Toronto Raptors on Friday and San Antonio Spurs on Saturday) all entered Monday ranked fourth or better in their respective conferences.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Jeff Howe provides a first look at each of the six wild-card week matchups, while The Athletic’s NFL Playoff Simulator, powered by Austin’s Mock’s NFL Projection Model, reveals the odds all 14 teams have to win their respective conferences as well as the Super Bowl.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Throughout the nineteen-eighties, however, John Paul had sought to reclaim a degree of autonomy that Vatican II had granted to the regional bishops’ conferences, particularly in Latin America.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Here, the controversy is whether the NCAA, and its member schools and conferences, violated antitrust law by using rulemaking to limit opportunities for athletes to gain compensation.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conferences
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The round-table style of the gathering – pioneered during large-scale assemblies organized by Pope Francis – signals Leo’s plan to continue his predecessor’s approach of seeking a more welcoming church, with leaders listening closely to Catholics in the pews.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a remedy, dealers inspected the affected vehicles and repaired the rear coil assemblies when needed, at no cost to owners.—
Apratim Sarkar,
USA Today,
15 Dec. 2025
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Special guests and experts will lead seminars on fishing, gardening and cooking on three separate stages.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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The event is part of the Northwest Health HealthyU series, a community program that provides free seminars on various health and wellness topics.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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According to two people familiar with the discussions, earlier this year, Döpfner talked to Bari Weiss about buying her opinion site, The Free Press.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Katz, Mamdani’s campaign manager, said there were private discussions between the two.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Pay Attention supports meetings and conversations with real-time transcription and translation when enabled.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead, Republican staffers sullenly reported to messaging meetings to talk about immigration.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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It’s designed with side-smoothing panels, separated cups, and wide, adjustable straps.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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According to researchers, these losses vary widely due to differences in climate and system design, including module tilt angle, height, and layout, which determine how effectively snow sheds from panels.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Alzugaray added that Cuba’s government should be in the midst of intense conversations and consultations with its allies, like China and Russia.—
Orlando Matos,
NBC news,
6 Jan. 2026
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Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center’s nutrition consultations add to a lineup that leans toward learning and immersion.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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Non-Orientable Nkansa, 2017, one of his earliest large-scale installations, announced his dedication to monumental assemblages that fixate on negligence and crumbling edifices.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 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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Minneapolis is once again the focus of debates about violence involving law enforcement after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother, in her car.—
Ben Jones,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mindful debates can nourish open communication.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Conferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferences. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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