forums

noun

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plural of forum
1
as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion a public forum called to find out how residents felt about a large discount store being built in their neighborhood

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2
as in platforms
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information that Web site serves as a forum for movie buffs who are passionate about their likes and dislikes

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3
as in tribunals
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice a jury may have acquitted Lizzie Borden, but she was guilty of murder in the forum of public opinion

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Recent Examples of forums Russia has defended Min Aung Hliang's military government in international forums while Myanmar's ruling generals have generally supported Moscow’s foreign policy agenda. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 There was a no-phones policy, but there were also no NDAs, so fans freely shared their experiences on Reddit and other forums after the event… including their impressions about Phoebe Bridgers being as good at skating as at music. — Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 The League also held candidate forums in races for the Broward judiciary, School Board, state House and County Commission District 6. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 Reddit, which hosts online forums on thousands of topics, becomes only the second pureplay social media company in the S&P 500. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 The comments drew some skepticism online, including in recovery-minded forums like Reddit’s r/stopdrinking. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 The festival brings together influential and provocative political, cultural, business, tech, and climate leaders for in-depth interviews, timely forums, book talks, screenings, and networking opportunities. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2026 Over on Reddit and other online forums, Pitt’s return to drinking has stirred controversy, especially from people who are in recovery themselves or who grew up with loved ones who abused alcohol. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Discussion forums were buzzing, mining the multitude of horror movie references embedded in the series. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forums
  1. seminars
  2. platforms
  3. tribunals
  4. conferences
  5. venues
  6. courts
  7. panels
Noun
  • The ambitious festival also promised a youth jazz camp and youth jazz intensive/master class, and seminars on the state of jazz in America.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • DeForde's organization works to convince doctors and nurses to treat people with addiction, conducting online training and in-person seminars.
    — Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • Traditional brokerages are now absorbing crypto as another asset class, integrating it into their platforms and driving down fees.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The league has previously given players access to safety platforms for online protection.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of platforms
Noun
  • Based upon their replies, occupying Allied officials ranked their culpability, then tried the worst offenders — most famously in the Nuremberg trials, but also in numerous local tribunals.
    — Fern Schumer Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Lawmakers are prohibited by the state Constitution from being paid representatives for individuals or entities before state agencies other than judicial tribunals.
    — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of tribunals
Noun
  • The cap on conference realignment means the Power 4 conferences (the ACC, Big 10, Big 12 and SEC) would be limited to 19 total members.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The top-to-bottom strength of the nation's two preeminent conferences, particularly the SEC, means most programs in those leagues have a reasonably demanding slate.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of conferences
Noun
  • So, perhaps there should be little surprise over the next three venues on the list.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • What Lindell doesn’t care for much while performing live in concerts at venues around the world is the uncertain forecast of possible fog and haze on stage.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of venues
Noun
  • Trump filed the emergency appeal after lower courts blocked the administration from creating a federal list of eligible voters and limiting delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list in nearly half the states for the midterm elections.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Shortly after the ruling, New York City filed a motion for permission to appeal, which will stay the order in the lower courts.
    — Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of courts
Noun
  • Crafted from European flax linen with a cotton lining, the light-filtering panels lend windows the same relaxed elegance without leaving a room feeling exposed.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Over in Anaheim, Disney, the king of this sort of thing, will again be throwing its huge D23 fan event all weekend with an endless list of panels and marketing opportunities that is always mind-boggling to experience.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of panels

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