1
as in summoned
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
convened the members of the council for an emergency session
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as in gathered
to come together into one body or place
the conventioneers convened in the auditorium to hear the guest speaker
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Recent Examples of convened
Days later, European leaders convened in Washington to coordinate strategy.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
The young alto player convened a sextet of young powerhouses at the WDCB stage before linking up with trumpeter Victor Garcia’s septet at the Von Freeman stage later in the afternoon.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Tel Aviv — The Israeli security cabinet convened on Sunday to review plans for seizing control of Gaza City, as the government faces mounting international pressure and unprecedented domestic opposition, even from Israel’s own security leaders.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
The bank quickly convened calls with the affected staff and issued an unreserved apology, offering counseling and psychological support.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
On Friday afternoon, October 6, 2023, while most IDF commanders were preparing for the Sukkot holiday weekend, IDF chief Herzi Halevi convened a group of senior officers on the military's secure phone line to review what was expected that weekend.
—Yaakov Katz, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
All 12 showered in that room and then convened around the cars outside the motel.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
In late April, Terrell had convened a meeting with some of the remaining lawyers to address concerns about working with him.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
Last October, Merve Emre convened a group of translators and publishers at the same villa to return to those ideas and to examine a field at an inflection point.
—The Critic, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Kay Bailey Hutchison, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
The young alto player convened a sextet of young powerhouses at the WDCB stage before linking up with trumpeter Victor Garcia’s septet at the Von Freeman stage later in the afternoon.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Tel Aviv — The Israeli security cabinet convened on Sunday to review plans for seizing control of Gaza City, as the government faces mounting international pressure and unprecedented domestic opposition, even from Israel’s own security leaders.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
The bank quickly convened calls with the affected staff and issued an unreserved apology, offering counseling and psychological support.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
On Friday afternoon, October 6, 2023, while most IDF commanders were preparing for the Sukkot holiday weekend, IDF chief Herzi Halevi convened a group of senior officers on the military's secure phone line to review what was expected that weekend.
—Yaakov Katz, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
All 12 showered in that room and then convened around the cars outside the motel.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
In late April, Terrell had convened a meeting with some of the remaining lawyers to address concerns about working with him.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
Last October, Merve Emre convened a group of translators and publishers at the same villa to return to those ideas and to examine a field at an inflection point.
—The Critic, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convened
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Naturally, the orphans start being tormented by a demon, who was summoned after the girl’s parents prayed to whatever entity would bring their daughter back.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Louie is summoned to the apartment of Joe Black, a higher-up gangster played by John Malkovich with a manner so quizzical yet threatening that his voice just about quivers with unexpressed rage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Unable to match their landlords’ power — the Yankees lead the majors with 204 home runs — the Rays only mustered two runs off Carlos Rodón.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 Aug. 2025
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Ange Postecoglou, his predecessor, did not care about dead-ball situations and compared them to a scrum in rugby, but PSG could not cope with what Tottenham mustered from them last night.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Hopes were raised for a rapprochement between Harry and his father in July when aides of Harry and the King met for the first time in London.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Garcia’s signing was met with total consensus across the club, and Flick was one of the biggest advocates for Rashford’s move to Barca.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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For the high-energy number, which at times resembled a block party and at other times a protest, Carpenter called on a number of drag stars.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
8 Sep. 2025
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Turkey’s best men’s marathoner in Rio was born in Kenya — once named Mike Kipruto Kigen, and now called Kaan Kigen Ozbilen — and two of their three athletes in the women’s marathon originated from Ethiopia.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The new batch will join nearly 8,300 other operational Starlink satellites up there, continuing to flesh out the biggest spacecraft network ever assembled.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The two delivery men moved my couch into a different room in my home, and assembled the sofa.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Dana noticed multiple crustacean lineages had converged on this form.—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
20 Aug. 2025
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Several factors have converged to force Sweetgreen’s hand.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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The Enola Gay flew to Iwo Jima, 3-1/2 hours away, circled once and rendezvoused with the photo and gauge B-29s.—
David Perlmutt,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Convened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convened. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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