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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
The proposal, which was co-authored by Yaroslavsky and Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, now heads to three council committees for consideration.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
The bride also has a deep connection to Dolce & Gabbana — not only did her son Nikko Gonzalez walk the runway for their Milan Fashion Week show last summer, but Morris Ceron, director general of the Venice council, claims to have first heard about the wedding from Domenico Dolce.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2025
Likewise, Enver Solomon, head of the U.K.’s refugee council, has criticized the U.K. government’s targeting of the ECHR, arguing that the government should instead focus on making the asylum system more efficient, rather than attempting to evade its human rights responsibilities.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Although an advisory council at the Florida Senate level led by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles met in Tallahassee in 2007 to study the effects of aging on driving ability, an age limit was never enacted.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
The bride also has a deep connection to Dolce & Gabbana — not only did her son Nikko Gonzalez walk the runway for their Milan Fashion Week show last summer, but Morris Ceron, director general of the Venice council, claims to have first heard about the wedding from Domenico Dolce.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2025
Likewise, Enver Solomon, head of the U.K.’s refugee council, has criticized the U.K. government’s targeting of the ECHR, arguing that the government should instead focus on making the asylum system more efficient, rather than attempting to evade its human rights responsibilities.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Although an advisory council at the Florida Senate level led by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles met in Tallahassee in 2007 to study the effects of aging on driving ability, an age limit was never enacted.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for council
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The script was soon taken to the market with Chernin moving fast to land a meeting to come on as producers.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 June 2025
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The data points to a steady rise in after-hours activity with chats sent outside the standard nine to five workday up 15% year on year, meetings after 8PM up 16%–driven by global and flexible teams–and more employees checking their inboxes late into the evenings.—
Barnaby Lashbrooke,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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For organizations struggling with capacity or skill gaps, CTEM can deliver actionable insights and reduce noise, helping SOC teams become more effective.—
Seemant Sehgal,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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For the Giants to part with Harrison demonstrates the organization’s great faith in their other young starters — Hayden Birdsong and Landen Roupp, along with left-hander Carson Whisenhunt at Triple-A Sacramento.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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As part of those efforts, the institute will host an annual international symposium and award a prize for autism research, according to the press release.—
Jack McKessy,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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Women’s History Month/Black History Month pages Several web pages and images of cultural celebrations, including Black History Month, Women’s History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, as well as symposiums and other programs to highlight achievements made the purge list, as well.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
7 Mar. 2025
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Read was seen having a celebratory dinner with her defense team and family members at an upscale restaurant in the Seaport section of Boston Wednesday night, according to CNN affiliate WCVB.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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There is also video footage on an ABC affiliate showing a crowd of people rallying against officials dressed in camouflage and riot gear.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
8 June 2025
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For a time, Cruz would let women know about misoprostol—how to procure and take it—and support them through the process while the doctor would provide consultations and follow-up care to those who needed it, such as an ultrasound to confirm gestation or monitoring of heavy bleeding.—
Rebecca Grant
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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On June 8, President Trump sent in 1,700 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to help control the protests without California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) request or consultation.—
Amalia Huot-Marchand,
The Hill,
21 June 2025
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The annual gathering seeks to facilitate consensus on the most pressing global economic and geopolitical challenges and to coordinate responses.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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Due to segregation laws, African Americans were banned from holding large public gatherings.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Stringer/Getty Images There are 59 active conflicts between nation states, an increase from last year and the most since World War II, according to the institute's 2025 Global Peace Index.—
Daniel Bush,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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For teachers, Brazil also launched a series of immersion retreats on the Paideia proposal in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, as well as a graduate institute at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, N.M.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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The program began as a set of executive coaching and self-help seminars, which counted Richard Branson and BET co-founder Sheila Johnson among its early clients.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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They're not overly explained or turned into a seminar, which is a blessing these days.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Council.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/council. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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