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as in summoning
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 meeting
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 convening
Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Together, the shifts highlight the growing operational uncertainty facing the Middle East’s events sector, which has become a core pillar of the Gulf’s non‑oil economies, as organizers balance security concerns with the region’s ambitions to remain a global convening hub.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The region has built much of its economic forward momentum on its convening power.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
The convening of stars and senators highlighted the often-striking resemblance between Congress, a place increasingly criticized for its theatricality, and the actual world of reality TV.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The convening brought together community partners who are focused on advancing educational outcomes for Black boys and young men throughout the region.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Such indicators should trigger an automatic convening of a standing international crisis cell, rather than weeks of argument.
—Jon Truby, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Bloomberg Tech returns to San Francisco June 3-4, convening leading CEOs, investors and innovators shaping the future.
—Marcus Wright, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
In December, Semafor took its flagship The Next Three Billion convening on the road to Abu Dhabi during Abu Dhabi Finance Week for its first signature live journalism convening in the region.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu is convening a conference of condominium associations from around the city for Wednesday evening to share ideas on what — if anything — the city can do to ease the financial pressure.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The announcement is timely given drama buyers are convening on Lille this week for Series Mania.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
That meeting could also be canceled, however, if a federal judge rules on a request from several professional groups to prevent the committee from convening.
—Adam Cancryn, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Matt Bennett, co-founder of Third Way, said the organization of moderate Democrats plans to meet repeatedly as the next presidential campaign approaches, convening people who will be influencing and working for Democratic candidates.
—Meg Kinnard, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
They eventually were untangled, and the referees were convening at center ice when Tkachuk skated off the bench and toward the Red Wings penalty box to talk to Edvinsson.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
The largest-ever US convening of CEOs and government officials comes at a time of deep unease.
—Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Together, the shifts highlight the growing operational uncertainty facing the Middle East’s events sector, which has become a core pillar of the Gulf’s non‑oil economies, as organizers balance security concerns with the region’s ambitions to remain a global convening hub.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The region has built much of its economic forward momentum on its convening power.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
The convening of stars and senators highlighted the often-striking resemblance between Congress, a place increasingly criticized for its theatricality, and the actual world of reality TV.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The convening brought together community partners who are focused on advancing educational outcomes for Black boys and young men throughout the region.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Such indicators should trigger an automatic convening of a standing international crisis cell, rather than weeks of argument.
—Jon Truby, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ronshausen was seen leaving the Leon County Courthouse the same day the Hope Florida grand jury was convening.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Bloomberg Tech returns to San Francisco June 3-4, convening leading CEOs, investors and innovators shaping the future.
—Marcus Wright, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
In December, Semafor took its flagship The Next Three Billion convening on the road to Abu Dhabi during Abu Dhabi Finance Week for its first signature live journalism convening in the region.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu is convening a conference of condominium associations from around the city for Wednesday evening to share ideas on what — if anything — the city can do to ease the financial pressure.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The announcement is timely given drama buyers are convening on Lille this week for Series Mania.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
That meeting could also be canceled, however, if a federal judge rules on a request from several professional groups to prevent the committee from convening.
—Adam Cancryn, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Matt Bennett, co-founder of Third Way, said the organization of moderate Democrats plans to meet repeatedly as the next presidential campaign approaches, convening people who will be influencing and working for Democratic candidates.
—Meg Kinnard, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
They eventually were untangled, and the referees were convening at center ice when Tkachuk skated off the bench and toward the Red Wings penalty box to talk to Edvinsson.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convening
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Attendance at this year’s show is up about 5% from last year, according to Cinema United, the trade group that organizes the four-day convocation of thousands of movie theater owners, studio executives and industry folks at Caesars Palace.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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On March 5, Washington Square News editor Leena Ahmed broke the story that NYU has canceled all live student graduation speakers for all of its upcoming commencement and convocation ceremonies this spring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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For some, the prospect of summoning the will for jubilation on Easter morning may have felt difficult.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Razer is summoning hungry gamers to Best Buy, where shoppers can get a free $25 Taco Bell gift card with the purchase of a gaming accessory today only.—
Cameron Faulkner,
The Verge,
2 Apr. 2026
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Attendees could also check out who else was single in the audience using the Next Fun Thing’s dating app, which facilitates meeting people IRL at the event company’s activities, from speed dating to kickball.—
Brittany Levine Beckman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The shipman embarked on Sunday for an over 48-hour journey that would take him from the Iraqi port where his vessel was anchored to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, before finally meeting his wife and parents in his hometown of Mumbai.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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The company similarly ignored 19 summonses in February of this year.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Goodman, the deputy commissioner, said the New York Department of Sanitation has issued about 6,000 summonses so far this year for dirty sidewalks, though those violations cover all types of litter.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Over the first five minutes, Texas went 2-for-5 from the field with two turnovers while mustering a measly four points.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
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Vitello shakes up lineup After mustering just one run and totaling 13 hits en route to being swept by the New York Yankees, rookie manager Tony Vitello shook up his starting lineup by batting shortstop Willy Adames at leadoff and second baseman Luis Arraez at cleanup.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The federal law sets out rules and procedures for gathering foreign intelligence through electronic surveillance, physical searches, pen registers and more.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bhosle died on Sunday aged 92 after suffering a heart attack, and huge crowds are gathering ahead of a her funeral, which takes place this evening in Mumbai, India, at Shivaji Park.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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Something that wouldn’t pass muster with ABC censors.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Tokyo has suggested that operations in the Strait of Hormuz might not pass legal muster.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like our president, this is calling for me.—
Jack Fink
April 12,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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How to track your federal tax refund Taxpayers can check the status of their federal tax refunds on the IRS website, the IRS2Go mobile app, or by calling 800-829-1954.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Convening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convening. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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