1
as in assemblies
a body of people come together in one place
the first speaker to address the convocation
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as in meetings
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
called for a national convocation of both the clergy and the laity to discuss the crisis in the church
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Recent Examples of convocations
Multigenerational convocations among Central Asian thinkers remain exceptionally rare.
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Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convocations
Noun
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The deployment focused on a plug-insertion process involving flexible wire assemblies moving along a conveyor.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Because the conductive liquid itself is the moving element, there is no need for complex mechanical assemblies or rigid transmission systems.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Meanwhile, community meetings about data centers are growing contentious, with police arresting a farmer in Oklahoma, three women in Wisconsin and a man in California.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Islamabad says Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, accompanied Sharif at the meetings.—
Victoria Eastwood,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Noun
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The anti-expansion provision in the bill now includes the Big 12 and ACC, with the senators changing the language that now includes conferences that bring in $700 million in revenue from not being allowed to join forces like the Avengers.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Beginning in the mid-1990s, LGBTQ activists from leading Fortune 100 corporations would meet at yearly Out & Equal conferences to network and share strategies for creating LGBTQ-inclusive workplace cultures.—
Tamar Carroll,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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At fan gatherings, drones are barred within a 1-nautical-mile radius and up to 1,000 feet above ground level.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
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Despite the trio's famous parents, the youngest Brodericks have managed to mostly stay out of the spotlight, except for public family gatherings like a January 2026 book launch for composer Marc Shaiman.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Surrounding sculptures, assemblages and brightly colored forms make the space feel part sanctuary, part dreamscape.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Convocations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convocations. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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