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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2
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
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
The American Indian College Fund’s Creating Visibility and Healthy Learning Environments for Native Americans in Higher Education report, as well as the Native Higher Education Policy convening recommendations, point to concrete next steps.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Illusions of friendship China displayed its convening power at Tianjin and Beijing’s claim to leadership of the Global South is gathering momentum.
—Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
These applications represent hundreds of thousands of hours of planning, stakeholder convening, technical modeling, budget development, and impact analysis.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
In June, a federal minister successfully urged a Sarajevo hotel to cancel a convening of European rabbis on the grounds that hosting them would signal support for Israel.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Orange County Democrats viewed it as an effort by DeSantis via a special prosecutor and grand jury convening in Polk County to block Worrell from reclaiming her job.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
William Earl, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Ever since Karl Lagerfeld was named, in 1983, as the successor of Chanel, the definition of visual signifiers capable of convening a brand’s history has defined the design process of (almost) each new creative director arriving at a historical Parisian maison.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors in Tallahassee are convening a grand jury relating to the Hope Florida Foundation, reinvigorating a scandal that has engulfed the charity spearheaded by Casey DeSantis, the governor’s wife.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Cruz’s committee is also convening a separate hearing this month focusing on Biden-era censorship.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Poland also invoked the alliance’s Article 4 pillar, convening NATO members for consultation over threats to a member.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 25 Sep. 2025
After first convening a task force on how to implement the measure, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s office proposed several changes and exemptions to balance the climate-friendly goals of the ordinance with the interests of small restaurants and businesses.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Washington — Federal Reserve officials are convening Tuesday and Wednesday for a pivotal meeting under unprecedented circumstances.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
There is no confirmation that Israel's attack killed senior Hamas leaders who were convening in Doha when bombed.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order will see hundreds of senior military leaders stationed around the world convening on Quantico, a Marine Corps base around 30 miles south of the Pentagon.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
The American Indian College Fund’s Creating Visibility and Healthy Learning Environments for Native Americans in Higher Education report, as well as the Native Higher Education Policy convening recommendations, point to concrete next steps.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Illusions of friendship China displayed its convening power at Tianjin and Beijing’s claim to leadership of the Global South is gathering momentum.
—Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
These applications represent hundreds of thousands of hours of planning, stakeholder convening, technical modeling, budget development, and impact analysis.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
In June, a federal minister successfully urged a Sarajevo hotel to cancel a convening of European rabbis on the grounds that hosting them would signal support for Israel.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Orange County Democrats viewed it as an effort by DeSantis via a special prosecutor and grand jury convening in Polk County to block Worrell from reclaiming her job.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
This year’s 2025 edition of Doc Dreams will continue that tradition, convening some of the industry’s most exciting documentary voices.
—William Earl, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Ever since Karl Lagerfeld was named, in 1983, as the successor of Chanel, the definition of visual signifiers capable of convening a brand’s history has defined the design process of (almost) each new creative director arriving at a historical Parisian maison.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors in Tallahassee are convening a grand jury relating to the Hope Florida Foundation, reinvigorating a scandal that has engulfed the charity spearheaded by Casey DeSantis, the governor’s wife.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Cruz’s committee is also convening a separate hearing this month focusing on Biden-era censorship.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Poland also invoked the alliance’s Article 4 pillar, convening NATO members for consultation over threats to a member.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 25 Sep. 2025
After first convening a task force on how to implement the measure, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s office proposed several changes and exemptions to balance the climate-friendly goals of the ordinance with the interests of small restaurants and businesses.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Washington — Federal Reserve officials are convening Tuesday and Wednesday for a pivotal meeting under unprecedented circumstances.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
There is no confirmation that Israel's attack killed senior Hamas leaders who were convening in Doha when bombed.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convening
Verb
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After getting five innings from starter George Kirby and then summoning their best leverage relievers, the Mariners went to Logan Gilbert, then another stud reliever, then Luis Castillo.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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There’s also an alien Sequid army slowly forming, Cecil Stedman (Walton Goggins) is secretly keeping Conquest incarcerated, the battle-hungry Battle Beast is alive and the demonic detective Damien Darkblood is summoning a hellish monster to fight Invincible.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the Russian leader hasn’t shown any interest in meeting with Zelenskyy and Moscow has only intensified its bombardment of Ukraine.—
Chris Megerian,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Consider meeting with a dietitian for support.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rochon, who was giving his second convocation since becoming president at CSUF prior to the 2024 fall semester, went into specifics on how CSUF’s past, present and future are in alignment with the university’s Fullerton Forward Strategic Plan.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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In honor of the university’s 150th anniversary, Ross Moody, trustee and vice president of The Moody Foundation, announced the charitable organization’s historic gift during the university’s opening convocation Thursday to a roar of applause and cheers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Creativity was sorely lacking last season, with the side mustering the lowest xG of any side to avoid relegation, but now an attacking midfield trident of Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye brims with promise and guile.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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In Week 1 at Green Bay, the Lions didn't score a touchdown until the game's final minute en route to mustering just 13 points while losing 27-13.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There was food, laughter and the kind of joy that comes from gathering around a baby.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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While gathering evidence to help determine the cause of an explosion or fire, ATF specialists are trained not to rush in drawing conclusions, Robin said.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Court summonses are always delivered by mail, not over the phone.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The filings also contain summonses: For Trump, the Board of Governors at the Fed, Chairman Powell, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and the Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And calling for a ceasefire means ceasing fire.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The offensive coordinator calling his sixth-ever game taps the future Big Ten quarterback on the chest twice.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The impeccable fusion between the organic and the electronic sounds, distinctive of the band led by vocalist Li Saumet, highlights the Caribbean drums, synthesizers and vallenato-style guitars converging at the same point.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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But the two issues are converging.—
Vivienne Walt,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Convening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convening. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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