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1
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
Joseph Maina, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The convening of top world leaders was originally scheduled to take place June 14-16, two officials with direct knowledge of G7 planning told Politico EU.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2026
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
The women at the convening came away determined to reverse course and work to get clean water and sanitation into every home in Southwestern tribal communities, whether through government or nonprofit action.
—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
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Among many other journeys, York also traveled extensively to China, for efforts such as convening a conference aimed at 6,000 Chinese high school students on the history of astronomy and organizing a modern cosmology research prize contest for Chinese scientists.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
The economic summit has long attracted criticism and conspiracies for convening global celebrities, business leaders and political elite in a Swiss resort town.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Hyatt-Oates said the health department is convening a new strategic planning process to tackle the issue anew.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Even before convening in the White House, all parties appeared to have made their stance regarding the issue abundantly clear.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
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
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, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
Nairobi has since become a key convening center for climate negotiations, regional development initiatives, and diplomatic engagement.
—Joseph Maina, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The convening of top world leaders was originally scheduled to take place June 14-16, two officials with direct knowledge of G7 planning told Politico EU.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2026
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
The women at the convening came away determined to reverse course and work to get clean water and sanitation into every home in Southwestern tribal communities, whether through government or nonprofit action.
—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
Verb
As for the quintet, Carroll is committed to convening the group on bandstands at least once a month.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Among many other journeys, York also traveled extensively to China, for efforts such as convening a conference aimed at 6,000 Chinese high school students on the history of astronomy and organizing a modern cosmology research prize contest for Chinese scientists.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
The economic summit has long attracted criticism and conspiracies for convening global celebrities, business leaders and political elite in a Swiss resort town.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Hyatt-Oates said the health department is convening a new strategic planning process to tackle the issue anew.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Even before convening in the White House, all parties appeared to have made their stance regarding the issue abundantly clear.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
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
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, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convening
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Putting all of this together gives the resulting convocation some depth, and reminds us that there is a link between research and eventual production or deployment of technology.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Evangelical school Liberty University, where Smith once delivered the convocation message, remained open; the school, then run by staunch MAGA ally Jerry Falwell Jr., was running a think tank in partnership with Charlie Kirk.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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After her death, the South Jakarta Police Criminal Investigation Unit launched an investigation, summoning at least five individuals for question.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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When agents stop to arrest or question someone, the networks signal the location, summoning more people who sound warnings with whistles and honking, film what’s happening and call out legal advice to people being detained.—
Tim Sullivan,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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In another document in the most recent release of the Epstein files, Google co-founder Sergey Brin emailed with Epstein’s girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, about meeting up with Epstein during a trip to New York in 2003, well before Epstein’s 2008 guilty plea.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, the old regs were an indirect way of promoting electrification, as car companies stood little chance of meeting them without battery power or drastic lineup reworkings.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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The summonses for Musk and Yaccarino and the search at the X office were related to an investigation launched in January 2025 over complaints about how X's algorithm recommends content to users and gathers data, the prosecutor's office said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The department started issuing warnings for noncompliant buildings last April but was only sending summonses to those that had more than 30 apartments and exceeded four warnings.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Where there would once be huge lively crowds gathering in support of Hong Kong’s democracy figures, the mood was subdued and yet at the same time on edge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the give-and-take between Goldsworthy and the farmers of Penpont has deepened, the latter have become accustomed to the sight of the artist gathering wood or stones or fallen trees.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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If a guest fails to complete the e-muster or check in at their muster station, the crew will ask them to join a second safety briefing.—
Erica Silverstein,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Self-reports may offer clues, but don’t pass objective muster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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San Diego State knew other programs would come calling for its top players following a 9-4 season that represented one of the biggest turnarounds in college football.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The posts accused the teen and three of his football teammates of calling Smith’s son, who is Black, racial slurs, shooting him with BB guns and forcing him to drink their urine during a sleepover at Vann’s house.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Convening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convening. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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