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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
Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, senior Western leaders are convening in Paris on Friday for urgent talks aimed at safeguarding freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies.
—Sara Cook, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Andy Rodgers, based in Dubai, has joined Semafor from Bloomberg Media as Executive Director for Marketing & Business Development and will be focused on incubating new partnerships with leading institutions and organizations across the region and innovating new digital and convening products.
—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
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
This week, just outside of downtown Dallas, CFP leaders are convening again before conferences hold their annual spring meetings.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, senior Western leaders are convening in Paris on Friday for urgent talks aimed at safeguarding freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies.
—Sara Cook, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Andy Rodgers, based in Dubai, has joined Semafor from Bloomberg Media as Executive Director for Marketing & Business Development and will be focused on incubating new partnerships with leading institutions and organizations across the region and innovating new digital and convening products.
—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
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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The film shows warriors riding in on tigers, some romance, lots of dancing and fighting, exotic locales, and the lead summoning a massive monster made of sticks and brush to fight her enemies.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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That’s because Deadwyler has proven her knack for summoning visceral, harrowingly realistic emotion in stories of painful resonance, work which has led to a bevy of critics’ awards, Indie Spirit and BAFTA nominations — and a good deal of outcry over Oscar snubs.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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Upon arriving, Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, spent time at Bondi Beach, meeting volunteer first responders from the Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club in Sydney.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lula and Sánchez, along with ministers from their cabinets, are meeting at a former royal palace in Barcelona on Friday when they are expected to sign agreements regarding their economies, technology and social policies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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New York police have issued several summonses and made some arrests at past SantaCons.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
15 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
Verb
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They have been outshot 31-10 over those two matches, mustering just one look at the goal in a 3-0 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes two weeks ago.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 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
Verb
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Now Voyager 1 is gathering data with only its magnetometer and its plasma wave subsystem.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
20 Apr. 2026
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The two large firehouse doors facing Whipple have been replaced with large glass windows, one of which can be opened to the small exterior plaza at the front that provides a ramped entry and space for gathering in nicer weather.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 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 24 Apr. 2026.
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