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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
Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 13 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
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
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
Noun
Semafor today announced the Global Advisory Board for its flagship Semafor World Economy annual convening this spring.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 13 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
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
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
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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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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When the doc tries summoning the presence in the house, the TV comes on with an episode of It’s Buddy, a show of which Grace can find no trace on the internet.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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According to body camera footage, Grayson and sheriff's Deputy Dawson Farley, who was not charged, searched outside Massey's home before meeting her at her door.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Data from private equity analytics firm Preqin shows that the average fund that closed in 2025 spent 23 months in the market fundraising, up from 16 months in 2021, and fewer funds are meeting their fundraising goals at all.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As of Thursday morning, 1,200 summonses were issued for failure to shovel sidewalks.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 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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Among those helping lead the community welcome is the Palisades Recovery Coalition, which will provide coffee to parents and community members gathering outside the school as students arrive.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Inkwell Beach Davos has become the go-to gathering for leaders and changemakers committed to turning inclusion from aspiration into action - from Wanji Walcott, Chief Business and Legal officer of Pinterest to Chris Foster, CEO of Omnicom PR Group to Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Self-reports may offer clues, but don’t pass objective muster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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But the demolition application didn’t pass DOB muster, either, and by the end of the year, the Mirage still hadn’t been granted permission to be torn down or to reopen.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Murphy and Padilla, along with a small group of Democratic senators, have spent the past two days calling colleagues to whip opposition to the DHS funding bill, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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On Saturday, the system pushed towards Virginia, with the forecast calling for a foot of snow or more to be dumped on parts of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, while New England endured double-digit subzero temperatures.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Convening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convening. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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