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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
The Timberwolves-Knicks game features two contenders in their respective conferences.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Consensus, one of the world's biggest crypto conferences in North America, expanded to Hong Kong for the first time this year, and plans to return in 2026.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
In addition to the selection of projects, the Industry Village will offer a program of conferences, meetings, workshops and masterclasses that will be announced soon.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
The idea that another species might have produced the fossils fell out of favor, though the possibility was still debated at scientific conferences and other forums.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
That also means successful coaches’ names both in and out of power conferences are being linked to job openings, and Boise State’s Spencer Danielson is no different.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Tasked with replacing the top five scorers, McKilliop and his staff scoured the power conferences and the traditional one-bid leagues to reload, looking for pieces to increase the balance of the roster in 2025-26.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Since the four-day week started, Corbin said, she’s been frustrated that some of her children’s teachers have stopped sending homework, and that others have directed students to take the lead during parent-teacher conferences.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated October 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Thus far in the settlement process, these attorneys have successfully argued that the settlement resolves antitrust claims regarding how the NCAA and its member conferences and schools conspired to deny college athletes opportunities to earn NIL and other sources of earnings.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Consensus, one of the world's biggest crypto conferences in North America, expanded to Hong Kong for the first time this year, and plans to return in 2026.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
In addition to the selection of projects, the Industry Village will offer a program of conferences, meetings, workshops and masterclasses that will be announced soon.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
The idea that another species might have produced the fossils fell out of favor, though the possibility was still debated at scientific conferences and other forums.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
That also means successful coaches’ names both in and out of power conferences are being linked to job openings, and Boise State’s Spencer Danielson is no different.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Tasked with replacing the top five scorers, McKilliop and his staff scoured the power conferences and the traditional one-bid leagues to reload, looking for pieces to increase the balance of the roster in 2025-26.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Since the four-day week started, Corbin said, she’s been frustrated that some of her children’s teachers have stopped sending homework, and that others have directed students to take the lead during parent-teacher conferences.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated October 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Thus far in the settlement process, these attorneys have successfully argued that the settlement resolves antitrust claims regarding how the NCAA and its member conferences and schools conspired to deny college athletes opportunities to earn NIL and other sources of earnings.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conferences
Noun
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Vilnius also actively encourages people to engage with policy debates and to participate in civic life through citizen assemblies.—
Anna Heim,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Nuclear fuel is loaded into reactors and used until the fuel assemblies become highly radioactive, and must be removed for temporary storage and eventual disposal.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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The EnergaCamerimage Film Festival connects aspiring filmmakers with industry professionals, offering seminars and workshops, led by cinematographers, directors and more.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Officers also held public seminars about bike safety but stopped because of low attendance, Welsh said.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, outgoing chief Jennings has remained out of public eye in recent months as the city has grappled with these discussions.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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Billboard reached out to several stations’ programming and music directors to seek comment on the song, artist and surrounding industry discussions, but none replied to our inquiries.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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During last month’s IMF-World Bank meetings in Washington, Barclays organized a private meeting to talk investment opportunities with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, two sources familiar with the meeting told Semafor.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The planning for Solterra Vista Park started during the pandemic in 2021, with meetings held on Zoom.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Tesla offered to replace the panels free of charge in notification letters sent out in May.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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The single panels have two hanging options, including a 3-inch rod pocket or back tabs that can hold curtain rings.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In instances of severe infestation, insecticides or professional consultations are also recommended.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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The company also maintains a permanent outpost in London and offers virtual consultations.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Vilnius also actively encourages people to engage with policy debates and to participate in civic life through citizen assemblies.—
Anna Heim,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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But in between the cutting insults, the two have had gritty policy debates and have each managed to thoroughly articulate their platforms to New Jersey voters.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Conferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferences. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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