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
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.
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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
But a panel at the forefront of these changes at the BRIDGE Summit in Abu Dhabi—which convenes creators, policymakers, investors, technologists, media institutions, and cultural leaders around the world to discuss the future of media—said that breaking things fast is not without consequences.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 8 Dec. 2025
The baseball world convenes this week in Orlando for the annual event.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 2025
Twice a month, Amodei convenes his more than 2,000 employees for meetings known as Dario Vision Quests, where a regular topic is AI's extraordinary potential to transform society for the better.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Reding Quiñones’ plan would be to file a possible indictment with a grand jury in Fort Pierce federal court after the panel convenes there in January.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2025
Which makes for interesting discussion, this week and beyond, when the selection committee convenes.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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
But a panel at the forefront of these changes at the BRIDGE Summit in Abu Dhabi—which convenes creators, policymakers, investors, technologists, media institutions, and cultural leaders around the world to discuss the future of media—said that breaking things fast is not without consequences.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 8 Dec. 2025
The baseball world convenes this week in Orlando for the annual event.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 2025
Twice a month, Amodei convenes his more than 2,000 employees for meetings known as Dario Vision Quests, where a regular topic is AI's extraordinary potential to transform society for the better.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Reding Quiñones’ plan would be to file a possible indictment with a grand jury in Fort Pierce federal court after the panel convenes there in January.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2025
Which makes for interesting discussion, this week and beyond, when the selection committee convenes.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convenes
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While trying to make music after her mother’s death, Julie (Madison Reyes) summons the spirits of a band that died in 1995 and ends up behind their new lead singer.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Staring November 18, Starbucks located in Target stores nationwide will be rolling out the Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate, which summons serious holiday nostalgia.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 Nov. 2025
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As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and co-workers questioning her worth.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and coworkers questioning her worth.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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Elizabeth thinks for a while, and musters a small smile.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The new library would replace Truckee’s existing 50-year-old structure, which supporters say no longer meets the needs of a growing population.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tesla shareholders have approved a conditional pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could unlock up to a trillion dollars in stock if the company meets specific criteria, according to preliminary results from the annual shareholder meeting.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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The country now assembles reactors in just five to six years, twice as fast as Western nations.—
Brad Plumer,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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Those inevitable challenges could influence how Vitello assembles his coaching staff in the coming days and weeks.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Alarcón plays a woman who transforms herself, aligning with nature and changing her reality when menopause converges with a world in destruction.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The team eventually converges at the compound and a massive shootout ensues.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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HotHands Hand Warmers 40-pack Even if the forecast calls for a warm day, the crisp and cool afternoon can require some extra tools to stay warm.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The current design of the contemporary-looking restaurant calls for a large, 42-seat indoor bar that opens out onto the patio, and a smaller outdoor bar that can seat 15.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Convenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convenes. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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