1
as in meetings
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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2
as in organizations
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 symposiums
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 affiliates
a local unit of an organization
the scout's own council chose to ignore the national organization's discriminatory policies
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as in consultations
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 councils
These three different modes of celebration will obviously depend on the political formation of the various state and municipal assemblies and councils.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
More than 14,000 people have signed an online petition, set up four days ago, calling for the FA, local councils, governing bodies and facility owners to replace brick or concrete walls around the perimeter of pitches.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
While it has thus far been signed by nearly 250 arts organizations and hundreds of individuals, major museums are conspicuous by their absence, with signatures predominately coming from arts centers, associations and regional councils.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Even Survivor icons Boston Rob Mariano and Amber Mariano proved their reality TV dominance by trading tribal councils for taxis.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Season 1 premiered in the summer of 2000 with 16 people looking to survive the elements of a remote area in Borneo, Malaysia, for 39 days while competing in grueling challenges, all while trying to avoid being voted out at tribal councils.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
All proceeds from cookie sales stay with local Girl Scout councils and troops to help fund learning, programming and experiences for members year-round.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Sales through the Girl Scout Cookie Program support programs at local Girl Scout councils and troops.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Design internal advisory boards or innovation councils for senior professionals.
—Gilda D'incerti, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
More than 14,000 people have signed an online petition, set up four days ago, calling for the FA, local councils, governing bodies and facility owners to replace brick or concrete walls around the perimeter of pitches.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
While it has thus far been signed by nearly 250 arts organizations and hundreds of individuals, major museums are conspicuous by their absence, with signatures predominately coming from arts centers, associations and regional councils.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Even Survivor icons Boston Rob Mariano and Amber Mariano proved their reality TV dominance by trading tribal councils for taxis.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Season 1 premiered in the summer of 2000 with 16 people looking to survive the elements of a remote area in Borneo, Malaysia, for 39 days while competing in grueling challenges, all while trying to avoid being voted out at tribal councils.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
All proceeds from cookie sales stay with local Girl Scout councils and troops to help fund learning, programming and experiences for members year-round.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Sales through the Girl Scout Cookie Program support programs at local Girl Scout councils and troops.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Design internal advisory boards or innovation councils for senior professionals.
—Gilda D'incerti, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for councils
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The details of another person’s recurring meetings were beneath consideration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Try dancing or just hopping around between meetings.—
Cas Holman,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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Outside of the band, Thayer is involved in multiple charitable organizations, including serving on the board of directors of the Arnold Palmer Education Fund and the Thayer Family Foundation.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Like all Fasano properties in Brazil, the Rio de Janeiro location works with the Brazilian startup Comida Invisível, which helps connect businesses with food rescue organizations in their area.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Check your local listing for CBS affiliates.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Big Night Out Gala, held at the Beverly Hilton, celebrated 70 years of youth mentoring by one of the largest affiliates of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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In instances of severe infestation, insecticides or professional consultations are also recommended.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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The company also maintains a permanent outpost in London and offers virtual consultations.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Gorchakov fund works closer to home, sponsoring academic gatherings and Russian-language programs in former Soviet states.—
Tetiana Kotelnykova,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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The government has restricted public gatherings and deployed more than 40,000 security personnel.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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In practice, this meant building institutions that supported democratic and civil-society initiatives as well as directing aid across dozens of countries.—
Tetiana Kotelnykova,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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But unlike White, Leon thinks traditional finance institutions’ entrance into the cryptocurrency market could help counterbalance the effects of crypto-native players using massive amounts of leverage.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The market aims to foster international co-productions and content business development through seminars, project markets, pitch contests and networking opportunities.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The noble few who sit through seminars on differentiated instruction.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
15 Oct. 2025
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Your treatment team may recommend radiation before surgery to shrink the tumor or after surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Too much insulin is produced, which causes a spike in carbohydrate metabolism, and phosphate, potassium, and thiamine flow out of the blood and into cells.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Councils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/councils. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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