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as in assembly
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 symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a conference on the need for international cooperation in combating emerging viruses
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as in discussion
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 conference
The moving costs were not disclosed, but additional investments were made for video conference capabilities and other projects.
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
Pimentel was released from the hospital and attended the news conference.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Later in the conference day, Vanessa Kingori, managing director of technology, media, and telecoms at Google, will also discuss AI.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
The series now shifts to Sunrise for Games 3 and 4, with Florida in a position to sweep the Hurricanes in the conference final for the second time in three years.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
Pimentel was released from the hospital and attended the news conference.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Later in the conference day, Vanessa Kingori, managing director of technology, media, and telecoms at Google, will also discuss AI.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
The series now shifts to Sunrise for Games 3 and 4, with Florida in a position to sweep the Hurricanes in the conference final for the second time in three years.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conference
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In a jewelry store, one person must complete the assembly of a necklace without looking and by only going by the description of a partner.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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There is talk about local assembly in Jordan, but the lack of expertise and tradition has until now proved a hindrance.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Valparaiso began addressing housing affordability with a symposium Thursday, the first step toward finding solutions.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The unconventional Santa Monica home includes a small symposium space, a huge home theater, and an ocean-view roof terrace.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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Jack Lang Botafogo Another Brazilian side who have no interest in, and have had no discussions over, signing Ronaldo.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Bad meetings kill momentum and cost your reputation.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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This meeting, at the time, was considered a one-off affair.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
10 June 2025
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The future of education will be seamless movement between virtual classrooms, hands-on labs, workplace learning, and traditional seminars.—
Ann Kirschner,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The weekends will be filled with small group classes, individual sessions, and seminars.—
Alessandra Amodio,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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The same guidelines should apply to consultations with AI.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The next consultations can be scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. June 7.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Then the ruins of a church; enslaved men and women carrying baskets; and an assemblage of New World animals, including an anteater and armadillo.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
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The artifacts came apart from the foundation’s 1,540-item assemblage purchased in 2007 from Louise Taper for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, AP reported.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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Head says the side panels offer extra stability compared to lacing methods.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Thin slats feature prominently throughout the interior, exemplified by the long-running ceiling panel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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“Conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conference. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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