1
as in summons
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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2
as in gathers
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 convenes
As part of Sportico’s broader Invest in Sports series, Invest West convenes the executives, investors, team owners and operators driving growth across the $600 billion global sports economy.
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Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The CivxNow Coalition, a project of iCivics, convenes a national coalition of 415 member organizations united behind the goal of ensuring universal access to a high-quality civic education for all K-12 students.
—Erin Carlson Mast, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Twice a month, Amodei convenes his staff for a Dario Vision Quest, or DVQ, where the bespectacled CEO will speak at length about building trustworthy AI systems that are aligned with human values, broader issues like geopolitics and the impact Anthropic’s tech will have on the labor market.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Aside from whichever party wins this unusual redistricting war, the battle is on track to reduce the prospects for compromise and dealmaking when the 120th Congress convenes next January.
—David M. Drucker, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
The annual event convenes legislators, tribal leaders, families and victims affected by MMIP.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
From fashion and entertainment to sports and entrepreneurship, this Summit convenes women shaping what’s next.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Officials also insisted that these changes do not sideline ACIP, the panel of vaccine advisers that convenes for public meetings several times a year to discuss and vote on recommendations.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
The issue will return as the legislature convenes its regular 2026 session in mid-January.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The CivxNow Coalition, a project of iCivics, convenes a national coalition of 415 member organizations united behind the goal of ensuring universal access to a high-quality civic education for all K-12 students.
—Erin Carlson Mast, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Twice a month, Amodei convenes his staff for a Dario Vision Quest, or DVQ, where the bespectacled CEO will speak at length about building trustworthy AI systems that are aligned with human values, broader issues like geopolitics and the impact Anthropic’s tech will have on the labor market.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Aside from whichever party wins this unusual redistricting war, the battle is on track to reduce the prospects for compromise and dealmaking when the 120th Congress convenes next January.
—David M. Drucker, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
The annual event convenes legislators, tribal leaders, families and victims affected by MMIP.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
From fashion and entertainment to sports and entrepreneurship, this Summit convenes women shaping what’s next.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Officials also insisted that these changes do not sideline ACIP, the panel of vaccine advisers that convenes for public meetings several times a year to discuss and vote on recommendations.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
The issue will return as the legislature convenes its regular 2026 session in mid-January.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convenes
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The four were not arrested but will be summonsed to court.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Alex arrives to find Lucy literally quaking in fear, especially when Stephen summons the two of them to come meet his latest prey, whose name is Tegan.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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Pew is an independent nongovernmental organization and public charity that gathers data on environmental conservation, public health, state and federal policy, and economic security.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Later, João gathers his team to go over safety guidelines and their importance.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
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In a typical election year, the interest in the down-ballot race for California insurance commissioner musters modest interest at best.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The king’s brother has other plans, leading to a dark time in the Pride Lands until Simba musters the courage to reclaim his rightful throne.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Then, when a child returns to the clinic a year later, the coordinator meets with them again.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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If the florals aren’t convincing enough, the base is grounded with patchouli and pink pepper for a spicy meets woody element that balances any overarching fruity sweetness.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Jeff and Carl will be making homemade Jalapeño dinner rolls while our Angels in Service staff assembles a fresh creamy coleslaw.—
Gary Paun,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In Ethiopia, Belayneh Kinde Group (BKG) assembles about 150 minibuses a month using Chinese components.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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After hosting America's allies, Xi Jinping will host the American president, reinforcing China's narrative that global diplomacy still converges on Beijing.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Hunter Wendelstedt converges with his fellow umpires.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Your 11th House of Connected Communities calls for review as cerebral Mercury goes retrograde, so group efforts may stall around demands for clearer roles.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The address is prescribed by the Constitution and calls for the president to apprise Congress about the state of the union.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Convenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convenes. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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