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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
Other city and town councils have weighed the issue in the months since both states passed these temporary laws.
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Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
In all, Labour lost control of more than 30 councils across England, and around 1,500 councillors were defeated.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The proposal follows salary increases approved by councils in other cities.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Deadline also understands that advisers from the White House economic and domestic policy councils have also participated in talks regarding potential federal interventions with stakeholders, including other lawmakers as well as labor leaders and studios.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 May 2026
In last week's elections, voters in England chose the leaders of their local councils and -- in some cases -- mayors.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 12 May 2026
While the Greens did not enjoy the runaway success that Reform experienced on Thursday, the party took several scalps from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s beleaguered Labour Party in councils across England.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
Thursday’s municipal elections marked the biggest political test for Starmer since Labour’s landslide victory in the 2024 General Election, with roughly 5,000 seats contested across 136 councils in England, in addition to six mayoral races and elections for the Scottish and Welsh parliaments.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 May 2026
Some 5,000 seats on 136 city and county councils were up for grabs in Thursday's elections, along with six mayoral races.
—Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
In all, Labour lost control of more than 30 councils across England, and around 1,500 councillors were defeated.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The proposal follows salary increases approved by councils in other cities.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Deadline also understands that advisers from the White House economic and domestic policy councils have also participated in talks regarding potential federal interventions with stakeholders, including other lawmakers as well as labor leaders and studios.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 May 2026
In last week's elections, voters in England chose the leaders of their local councils and -- in some cases -- mayors.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 12 May 2026
While the Greens did not enjoy the runaway success that Reform experienced on Thursday, the party took several scalps from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s beleaguered Labour Party in councils across England.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
Thursday’s municipal elections marked the biggest political test for Starmer since Labour’s landslide victory in the 2024 General Election, with roughly 5,000 seats contested across 136 councils in England, in addition to six mayoral races and elections for the Scottish and Welsh parliaments.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 May 2026
Some 5,000 seats on 136 city and county councils were up for grabs in Thursday's elections, along with six mayoral races.
—Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for councils
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Cassidy, a medical doctor, has broken with the HHS secretary on multiple occasions, including slamming a change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants and calling for the postponement of key vaccine advisory panel meetings.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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According to Korean outlet Dealsite, Apple held emergency meetings with Samsung’s semiconductor division to lock down memory for iPhone 17 production.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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The court recommended that the petition be dismissed, and that the organizations be given one month to submit the employee lists.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The tech giant has also committed to investments in schools and nonprofit organizations in Richland Parish, as well as more than $300 million to help improve local infrastructure, from roads to wastewater management.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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These passes include four two-hour Grand Tasting sessions and access to seminars and panels.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Trader Sam’s this spring is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and starting May 25 the bar will be hosting a number of mixology seminars through July 20.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Insider Gaming independently verified the email’s authenticity by having two separate affiliates forward it directly.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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There have been internal discussions about the cause.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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And all of that will be facilitated by board of trade discussions with the Chinese.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Rather than holding large rallies or stumping at party gatherings, Raffensperger has largely campaigned through Rotary clubs and other civic venues, pitching himself as a steady hand focused on affordability and public safety while his GOP rivals feud with each other.—
Joe Kovac,
AJC.com,
12 May 2026
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Potlucks have made their way to holiday gatherings and churches everywhere.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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Researchers from Harvard and other institutions recently published a study in the journal Nature Communications that suggests those who live near nuclear power plants may be at higher risk for cancer.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Richards’s personal experience and his years with the Fortune Society had given him the necessary credibility, with both activists and institutions, to help win commitment for the committee’s vision.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The conferences would determine which bowls would join the tier, with payouts, location and history likely playing a role.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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This week, several reports confirmed that the majority of power conferences and the Irish want a 24-team playoff field.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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“Councils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/councils. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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