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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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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 seminars
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 discussions
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
Eventually, some of those projects make their way to the city or town councils for a final say.
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Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Survivors sued the Assemblies of God national office and its Illinois and Kentucky district councils, settling in 2022.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
The highest-ranking women serve on councils that sit several layers of leadership below groups reserved for only men.
—Holly Meyer, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … 'SAME PAGE' – All Jewish councils in key New Jersey area endorse Jack Ciattarelli for governor.
—FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The Charlotte-area group led by local governmental officials is one of 16 regional councils in the state that mostly focus on economic development, planning and social services that extend beyond single communities.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
This would also allow local councils to be the ultimate arbiter of what distance was appropriate for each crosswalk in the area.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
These three different modes of celebration will obviously depend on the political formation of the various state and municipal assemblies and councils.
—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
Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Survivors sued the Assemblies of God national office and its Illinois and Kentucky district councils, settling in 2022.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
The highest-ranking women serve on councils that sit several layers of leadership below groups reserved for only men.
—Holly Meyer, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … 'SAME PAGE' – All Jewish councils in key New Jersey area endorse Jack Ciattarelli for governor.
—FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The Charlotte-area group led by local governmental officials is one of 16 regional councils in the state that mostly focus on economic development, planning and social services that extend beyond single communities.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
This would also allow local councils to be the ultimate arbiter of what distance was appropriate for each crosswalk in the area.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
These three different modes of celebration will obviously depend on the political formation of the various state and municipal assemblies and councils.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for councils
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As an architectural blacksmith, Guillory favored Japanese denim jeans—a balance of craftsmanship and professionalism—for client meetings squeezed between long days welding staircases and chandeliers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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History lends itself to those kinds of suspicions, regardless of what is actually happening in board meetings.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Roughly one-third of that came from online donations –- made either on a third-party online fundraising platform or through nonprofit organizations’ websites, which themselves may be powered by a third-party platform’s fundraising software.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The gathering included a pitch competition and seminars to help entrepreneurs of color win contracts with corporations and institutions.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since opening, the King Drive location has hosted dozens of events, including acting as one of the official brunch locations for Bronzeville Week 2025 and hosting smaller community events like open mic nights and business seminars.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ripple, which is closely linked to the XRP cryptocurrency, said the funding round was led by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, affiliates of Citadel Securities, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ripley believes his local ABC affiliates should still have their content, primarily news and sports, carried through to YouTube TV subscribers, regardless of Disney’s position.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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According to two people familiar with the discussions, earlier this year, Döpfner talked to Bari Weiss about buying her opinion site, The Free Press.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Katz, Mamdani’s campaign manager, said there were private discussions between the two.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The collection features many luminaries from the worlds of jazz and modern dance but also features casual gatherings at neighborhood venues.—
Amy Carleton,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Transform your Thanksgiving table into a festive feast with simple decorations that work for both large gatherings and intimate lunches.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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Policy debates in the United States over the utility of multilateral institutions and interdependence have been fierce for a long time, even throughout the Cold War.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Vocational schools were regarded as an afterthought, a last-ditch option, offering vastly less prestige than traditional universities, particularly vaunted Ivy League institutions.—
Stephen Tave,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Timberwolves-Knicks game features two contenders in their respective conferences.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Consensus, one of the world's biggest crypto conferences in North America, expanded to Hong Kong for the first time this year, and plans to return in 2026.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Councils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/councils. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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