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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
a war council attended by the top commanders of each of the armed services
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
the neighborhood council decided to campaign for a new park
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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
summoned to a council to discuss ways that the state could improve medical care for the elderly
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as in consultation
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
an unscheduled council in the judge's chambers
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Recent Examples of council
With little to no discussion, the council voted to accept the settlement, which reduces the amount that Vernon and Bratcher might have received.
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Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025
Dundas recommended that the council delay its vote for two days to comply with the Ralph M. Brown Act, the state’s open meeting law.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
According to the museum, council members appointed by the president serve for a five-year term, with 11 members’ terms expiring each year.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Five of Boise’s council members voted yes on the resolution — saying that everyone was welcome and safe in Boise.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2025
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Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025
Dundas recommended that the council delay its vote for two days to comply with the Ralph M. Brown Act, the state’s open meeting law.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
According to the museum, council members appointed by the president serve for a five-year term, with 11 members’ terms expiring each year.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Five of Boise’s council members voted yes on the resolution — saying that everyone was welcome and safe in Boise.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for council
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The two nations met on Friday in Turkey to discuss on how to end the war, marking the first direct meeting between Russia and Ukraine since March 2022.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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And several Democrats, including Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Ro Khanna of California, have captured headlines by hosting town-hall meetings in battleground states far from home.—
Lisa Lerer,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Kids Quilt Kamp is funded through donations to Calico Cut-Ups Quilt Guild, a 501-C3 non-profit organization.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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This strategy supports organizations in achieving faster innovation cycles and maintaining a competitive edge in their respective industries.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Then in December, IEEE and the International Telecommunication Union held a symposium on achieving climate resilience.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Power of Arts & Science for Resiliency in Aging, third annual symposium featuring cutting-edge research, interactive discussions, live demonstrations and connections that reveal how arts can foster resilience, mental health and well-being.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2025
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The organization and some of its state affiliates have also battled allegations of mismanagement, as well as complaints about staffing and patient care problems.—
Kate Wells,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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On Saturday night, while walking towards the stage, Abril, an Argentine tourist, told CNN affiliate CNN Brazil about the big moment.—
Christopher Ulloa,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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One of the best ways to understand the entire process is to schedule a consultation and review your finances with a professional.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The next consultation day is from 9 to 11 a.m. May 17.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Down a long hall is the Youth Leadership Council, a plenary of teens who brainstorm ideas for these Wednesday gatherings.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2025
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My father might have joked about that at a family gathering but not at a business meeting with a stranger.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The collections hold dozens of cookbooks and recipe lists from Jewish communities around the world, including one that traces back to the institute’s roots: the 1938 Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook by Fania Lewando, who ran a vegetarian restaurant in prewar Vilna.—
James Deutsch,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s foreign policy agenda, exemplified by the takeover of institutes like USIP and the US Agency for International Development, signals a sharp turn in US foreign policy from soft to hard power.—
Angela Lederach,
Oc Register,
8 May 2025
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Workshops and seminars can cater to a larger audience, providing valuable insights on specific topics and generating substantial revenue in a single event.—
Doaa K. Darwish,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Go to that author’s book signing, lecture, seminar or Q&A, Woodruff-Santos said — since the audience would likely be people in businesses with an interest in IT security.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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“Council.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/council. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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