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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
Across classrooms, online forums, and in polling data, a surprising segment of the generation that was supposed to lead AI adoption is instead leading the resistance to it.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Industry-specific forums, Discord communities and professional associations are also valuable for connecting with candidates who aren't actively searching but remain reachable.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Bell is expected to participate in public forums on campus before UF trustees vote on whether to formally offer him the presidency.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
One topic that gets a lot of buzz in garden forums is using coffee grounds to fertilize plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Did every voter attend forums, study policy positions or participate in lengthy public debates?
—Jovani Patterson, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
Following recent statements from two Chinese defense companies, online forums have speculated that the system involved may have exceeded 11,483 feet.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
In an early morning police visit, investigators from the sexualized violence against children, child and youth pornography unit accuse Philip of being active in online chat forums where men share footage of kids.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
County commissioners have not scheduled any public meetings about WakeMed but will be paying attention to the hospital forums, spokeswoman Dara Demi wrote in an email.
—Richard Stradling, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Industry-specific forums, Discord communities and professional associations are also valuable for connecting with candidates who aren't actively searching but remain reachable.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Bell is expected to participate in public forums on campus before UF trustees vote on whether to formally offer him the presidency.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
One topic that gets a lot of buzz in garden forums is using coffee grounds to fertilize plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Did every voter attend forums, study policy positions or participate in lengthy public debates?
—Jovani Patterson, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
Following recent statements from two Chinese defense companies, online forums have speculated that the system involved may have exceeded 11,483 feet.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
In an early morning police visit, investigators from the sexualized violence against children, child and youth pornography unit accuse Philip of being active in online chat forums where men share footage of kids.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
County commissioners have not scheduled any public meetings about WakeMed but will be paying attention to the hospital forums, spokeswoman Dara Demi wrote in an email.
—Richard Stradling, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forums
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As one of the largest anthropomorphics conventions in the world, attendees can expect workshops and seminars on acting, costume building, animation, writing, art and design and more.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Future Good Lease Vibes Only seminars will include input from experts in Gates’ network of real estate professionals, each one discussing his or her own specialty.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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The dress also featured a floor-length skirt, which meant the petite star required a pair of lofty platforms to make the look work.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Sklar pointed to trends across media and entertainment that are shifting leverage to content creators and owners rather than networks, studios and platforms — hello, creator economy and the rise of celebrity.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Located just 2 miles away from the former insurance building that housed the residual mechanism, the ICC was set up as a permanent, global court to prosecute humanity’s worst crimes and forestall the need to create ad hoc tribunals for every conflict.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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But through a series of deft legal maneuvers—joined to the ever more ambitious self-concepts of some international legal tribunals—Mauritius was able to win a second legal victory at another international tribunal, for the law of the sea.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 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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Of course, all of these venues have access to the organic crops grown on-site in the garden pavilion, from onions and peppers to herbs and edible flowers; those hardworking pollinators in the bee hotel also supply fresh honey.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The city has emerged as a world leader in sober clubbing, with the Sober Sensations movement hosting high-energy parties in iconic venues built around high-fidelity sound and immersive light installations.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Guests also have access to a state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor wellness programming and pickleball courts, further reinforcing the property’s emphasis on holistic luxury rather than purely aesthetic travel experiences.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The Trust for Public Land evaluates cities’ park systems based on number of parks, percentage of residents within a 10-minute walk to a park, percentage of city land dedicated to parks, access to park amenities like playgrounds and ball courts and per-resident park spending.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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But there are a lot of screens used for effects in the show, running up the walls of the theater, moving as giant panels on stage and providing narration from a digital blob — sorta Siri, sorta Tron, sorta all-knowing being.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Each of the panels features a mismatched print as the colors run from a light tan to brown and finally black from top to bottom.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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“Forums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forums. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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