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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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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
The frustration was echoed across online investing forums, where Reddit users reported receiving allocations as small as one share despite strong interest in the offering.
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Ashley Capoot,cj Haddad,samantha Subin,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Of course, these are consensual private forums.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
The program has been a hot topic on parenting forums.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Residents at the last of three public forums Wednesday questioned whether the agency’s funding and cost estimates would hold up.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
As part of its launch, TIME Canada will introduce a series of editorial franchises and live events such as leadership forums and cultural experiences designed to convene influential voices from across industries.
—Time Pr, Time, 11 June 2026
Most of the debates and forums in the race have only featured the top four candidates, all of whom are men.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
Online forums reflect better service experiences as Rivian scales up.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 June 2026
In the meantime, patients have flocked to online forums such as Reddit to share resources and experiences.
—Lauren Schneider, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
Ashley Capoot,cj Haddad,samantha Subin,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Of course, these are consensual private forums.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
The program has been a hot topic on parenting forums.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Residents at the last of three public forums Wednesday questioned whether the agency’s funding and cost estimates would hold up.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
As part of its launch, TIME Canada will introduce a series of editorial franchises and live events such as leadership forums and cultural experiences designed to convene influential voices from across industries.
—Time Pr, Time, 11 June 2026
Most of the debates and forums in the race have only featured the top four candidates, all of whom are men.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
Online forums reflect better service experiences as Rivian scales up.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 June 2026
In the meantime, patients have flocked to online forums such as Reddit to share resources and experiences.
—Lauren Schneider, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forums
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There are also wellness seminars in Mandarin, Korean and Hmong and counseling and therapy in Mandarin and Korean.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Those picked have attended seminars and officiated at FIFA tournaments.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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The individual walked near the edge of the falls before returning safely to the viewing platforms, reports said.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Listen to Daily Variety on iHeartPodcasts, Apple Podcasts, Variety’s YouTube Podcast channel, Amazon Music, Spotify and other podcast platforms.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The Nuremberg trials also helped to establish precedents used in later international criminal tribunals, including those in the wake of the Bosnian war and Rwandan genocide, and influenced the formation of the International Criminal Court, which began operating in 2002 in The Hague.—
B.B. Blaber,
The Conversation,
8 Dec. 2025
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That panel included two former judges who had overseen international criminal tribunals, a former legal adviser to the British Foreign Office, and Amal Clooney, a British Lebanese human-rights lawyer and the wife of George Clooney.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, during the 2026-27 school year, the UIL will allow a 35-second shot clock for basketball that will be optional in all conferences for varsity tournaments and showcases upon mutual agreement between coaches.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Well, Texas Tech's most prominent booster, Cody Campbell, has some very pointed comments for those schools, conferences, or institutions considering taking action against the program.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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The latest announcement brings the total number to more than 300 at the annual Boise event, which will be held March 25-29, 2026, at multiple downtown venues.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Dec. 2025
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Neither were event venues, which Shalom asked for permission to construct.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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To accommodate guests, the Montage has partnered with the nearby Laguna Niguel Racquet Club, which offers 22 championship courts and can be booked for an additional $50 per person.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The financial stakes grew as the case moved through the courts.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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From the outside, water droplets can be seen forming on the glass exterior panels.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Basements provide structural support, extra storage space, and room to house mechanical systems like water heaters and electrical panels.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Forums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forums. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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