1
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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2
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
At the news conference Thursday, the heads of five of the country’s major air carriers stood on stage alongside Duffy in support of the new air traffic control plan.
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Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Watching all the press conferences and keeping up to date with injury and rotation news is vital at this time of the season.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Senior first baseman Bri Ellis was announced by the conference as the 2025 player of the year Friday.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
But otherwise, formal budget conference negotiations will not start next week as had been expected.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
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Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Watching all the press conferences and keeping up to date with injury and rotation news is vital at this time of the season.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Senior first baseman Bri Ellis was announced by the conference as the 2025 player of the year Friday.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
But otherwise, formal budget conference negotiations will not start next week as had been expected.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conference
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The study ranks 100 vehicles judged through the same five criteria it’s used since the 2020 edition: assembly location, parts content, engine origin, transmission origin and U.S. manufacturing workforce.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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The vehicle eventually left the area after the Worcester Police Department arrived and declared the scene an unlawful assembly, threatening arrests.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
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Then in December, IEEE and the International Telecommunication Union held a symposium on achieving climate resilience.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Power of Arts & Science for Resiliency in Aging, third annual symposium featuring cutting-edge research, interactive discussions, live demonstrations and connections that reveal how arts can foster resilience, mental health and well-being.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2025
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The free site features job listings as well as mental health resources, discussion boards, and networking events.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Just in time for Roland Garros, where the main draw begins May 25, ‘The Tennis Podcast’ is bringing its insightful analysis and engaging discussions to The Athletic Podcast Network.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The audition process lasted six months over a series of self-tapes, in-person readings, meetings and screen tests, all of which ultimately landed her in the role of Liesel.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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An emergency board meeting is called and everyone votes no except for Taylor.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
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Workshops and seminars can cater to a larger audience, providing valuable insights on specific topics and generating substantial revenue in a single event.—
Doaa K. Darwish,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Go to that author’s book signing, lecture, seminar or Q&A, Woodruff-Santos said — since the audience would likely be people in businesses with an interest in IT security.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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One of the best ways to understand the entire process is to schedule a consultation and review your finances with a professional.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The next consultation day is from 9 to 11 a.m. May 17.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The presentation of the female artist of the year trophy had an Oscars-style assemblage of previous winners forming a lineup to heap praise on this year’s nominees, something that was not afforded the menfolk in the equivalent gender category.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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These are richly imagined characters rather than assemblages of traits correlating with plot as if in a showrunner’s bible.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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There are some great visual jokes like a prayer symbol on the overhead panel and a Microsoft blue screen of death on the TV panels.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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Acer doesn't have exact US pricing or delivery dates on these three edgy panels.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
18 May 2025
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“Conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conference. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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