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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
Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Positioning itself as a connective tissue between brands, innovators and capital, Fashion for Good can serve as both a convening force and a testing ground for new ideas, the organization said.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2025
At the Women and Water convening, Yellowhair said Paiutes use water for prayer.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Dec. 2025
The clink of cutlery and the hiss of the grill, the clouds of steam rising off plates, the heady chaos that comes with a place of public convening, a destination as much as a place of transience.
—Hazlitt, 10 Dec. 2025
The redistricting bill's passage in the House was almost certain, despite House Democrats' attempts to thwart the proceedings through denying quorum and challenging the convening on technical grounds.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025
That led the city of Chicago to wrap their arms around his family, honoring Devon with two awards at the Brilliance & Excellence Movement's quarterly convening at Malcolm X College.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Cheng’s convening of the Seoul conference the Future Is Vertical signals his ambition to play a central role in shaping the industry’s next phase.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
Because convening is only the beginning—what comes next is collaboration, investment, and accountability.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Devon Akmon, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The California Health Care Foundation, one of the convening groups, has sought ideas for overhauling the program and is selecting five concept briefs to develop into full papers.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
The Kansas Legislative Coordinating Council is convening, and the topic is expected to be about the state’s STAR bonds and an effort to build a stadium for the Chiefs, the Star’s Kacen Bayless and Sam McDowell reported.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
Amid these unprecedented shifts, Korean creatives are convening to strategize around protecting the value of their work and retain control over their IP.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
In Abu Dhabi, the world’s top asset managers are convening as the government commits tens of billions of dollars to accelerate its ascent as a global financial hub.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Each of the four convening countries also appointed a chief prosecutor to lead the prosecution.
—B.b. Blaber, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray has twice rebuffed the idea of convening to do so before ultimately agreeing to meet next week.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025
The leaders have discussed convening an unscheduled legislative floor session known as an extraordinary session to take up the matter.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Noun
For Togar, sound is not only an artistic medium but also a public instrument—a way of signaling, convening, and shaping collective attention.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Positioning itself as a connective tissue between brands, innovators and capital, Fashion for Good can serve as both a convening force and a testing ground for new ideas, the organization said.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2025
At the Women and Water convening, Yellowhair said Paiutes use water for prayer.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Dec. 2025
The clink of cutlery and the hiss of the grill, the clouds of steam rising off plates, the heady chaos that comes with a place of public convening, a destination as much as a place of transience.
—Hazlitt, 10 Dec. 2025
The redistricting bill's passage in the House was almost certain, despite House Democrats' attempts to thwart the proceedings through denying quorum and challenging the convening on technical grounds.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025
That led the city of Chicago to wrap their arms around his family, honoring Devon with two awards at the Brilliance & Excellence Movement's quarterly convening at Malcolm X College.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Cheng’s convening of the Seoul conference the Future Is Vertical signals his ambition to play a central role in shaping the industry’s next phase.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
Because convening is only the beginning—what comes next is collaboration, investment, and accountability.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Across the country, institutions that once focused mainly on preservation and education are reframing their purpose to include convening civic dialogue and helping visitors navigate complex issues together.
—Devon Akmon, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The California Health Care Foundation, one of the convening groups, has sought ideas for overhauling the program and is selecting five concept briefs to develop into full papers.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
The Kansas Legislative Coordinating Council is convening, and the topic is expected to be about the state’s STAR bonds and an effort to build a stadium for the Chiefs, the Star’s Kacen Bayless and Sam McDowell reported.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
Amid these unprecedented shifts, Korean creatives are convening to strategize around protecting the value of their work and retain control over their IP.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
In Abu Dhabi, the world’s top asset managers are convening as the government commits tens of billions of dollars to accelerate its ascent as a global financial hub.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Each of the four convening countries also appointed a chief prosecutor to lead the prosecution.
—B.b. Blaber, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray has twice rebuffed the idea of convening to do so before ultimately agreeing to meet next week.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025
The leaders have discussed convening an unscheduled legislative floor session known as an extraordinary session to take up the matter.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convening
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Megan Thee Stallion at Weekend One of Coachella Megan Thee Stallion’s Coachella set on April 13, 2025, was a convocation of Black womanhood and a celebration of lineage.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Dec. 2025
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Moreover, despite Protestant church ministers migrating to Ulster to convert the native Irish to the Protestant faith, and a national convocation of the church issuing new articles against Catholics, the Catholic Church in Ireland continued to grow in strength.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His staff kept track of the women and girls, summoning as many as three a day.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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White and Farrell will help, but don’t go summoning memories of Fred Dean’s 1981 arrival that ignited the 49ers’ first Super Bowl run.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The two have been close since meeting at a 2014 Oscars after-party.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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To this day, it's celebrated as one of the most iconic musical pairings ever captured on television — a shimmering handoff between generations and a snapshot of two powerhouse voices meeting in perfect harmony.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The cars that were blocking the hydrants were impounded, and their owners were issued summonses.—
Vanessa Murdock,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Each of the drivers received citations and criminal summonses, including for unregistered and uninsured motor vehicles.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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The government in Caracas wants Venezuelans out and about, though the streets are quiet, apart from a few militia members mustering with their motorcycles.—
Mary Triny Mena,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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While mustering through those early days may have been a bit of a drag, each one counted as a step forward to Watkins, who approached them with the mental intensity she’s known for on the court.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The post was shared quickly, gathering more than 250 comments in less than a day.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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European and Ukrainian representatives are gathering in Paris again on Wednesday for further talks regarding a potential peace deal to end Russia's full-scale invasion of the country.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2026
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During arguments, both conservative and liberal justices appeared skeptical about whether the tariffs pass legal muster.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
5 Nov. 2025
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Norway’s giant government investment fund voted against Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package, which is expected to pass shareholder muster on Thursday anyway.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At least 100 demonstrators gathered in New York City's Federal Plaza in the rain Saturday afternoon to condemn the shooting, calling for justice for Good's family and the abolishment of ICE.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Several minutes later, officers responded to a report of a man calling for help near Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside after being shot.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Convening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convening. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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