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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
However, some online forums describe high-pressure sales tactics from company representatives when receiving quotes.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The trial was being debated in many forums in the mountaineering world.
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Outputs generated with Fable 5 were all over social media and discussion forums, showing the big leap in capability, and cost, that Fable represented.
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Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
After conducting surveys and public forums to gauge community sentiment, open space staff will present its findings to the commission on Tuesday.
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John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
And, more broadly, country-level plans that lay out investable climate projects across different countries received top billing at different forums.
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Justin Worland,
Time,
26 June 2026
So people are looking to online forums to find that guidance, and to find those people to worship, in a way.
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Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
26 June 2026
And those who do seek help often do so outside of formal health care settings, through peer-support groups like Gamblers Anonymous or online forums.
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Suzy Khimm,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
What are some of the biggest differences between the two forums?
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Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The trial was being debated in many forums in the mountaineering world.
—
William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Outputs generated with Fable 5 were all over social media and discussion forums, showing the big leap in capability, and cost, that Fable represented.
—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
After conducting surveys and public forums to gauge community sentiment, open space staff will present its findings to the commission on Tuesday.
—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
And, more broadly, country-level plans that lay out investable climate projects across different countries received top billing at different forums.
—
Justin Worland,
Time,
26 June 2026
So people are looking to online forums to find that guidance, and to find those people to worship, in a way.
—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
26 June 2026
And those who do seek help often do so outside of formal health care settings, through peer-support groups like Gamblers Anonymous or online forums.
—
Suzy Khimm,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
What are some of the biggest differences between the two forums?
—
Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forums
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The atmosphere was not much better in my upper-level seminars.
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They will be associated with Accor and Swissôtel activities for 18 months, which can include activations such as inspiration talks, conferences and seminars for Accor employees and members of the group’s loyalty program.
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Integration is central to modern missile defense, bringing together sensors, platforms, data, and decision-making tools into a more connected digital environment.
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New research reveals 80% of consumers learn about brand crises on social platforms, expecting swift, transparent engagement over traditional press releases.
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In 1996, the United Nations selected her as chief prosecutor of the international criminal tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda.
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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.
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But for women suing the NCAA, universities and athletic conferences over past transgender-athlete policies, the ruling may prove to be an important turning point.
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Grants could be canceled due to political whims, and new layers of bureaucracy would inhibit basic scientific activities like publishing papers and attending conferences.
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Kohl said venues and vendors that regularly work with celebrities are accustomed to strict nondisclosure agreements and limiting information to only those who need to know, reducing the risk of details leaking before an event.
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Public venues like Covent Garden provide live screenings with dedicated food and drink.
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Assembly Bill 46, carried by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, D-Elk Grove, removes a legal standard that restricted courts’ ability to deny diversion.
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Walton had found his calling in the courts and lawyers, then as now, often dabbled in politics.
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The replacement panels do not include some of detail in the earlier ones, such as a map of slave trade routes and a timeline on slavery.
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The Interior Department did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request when asked on Friday if the panels will be replaced by the July 4 holiday this weekend.
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“Forums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forums. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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