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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
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.
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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
Public forums such as this are a cornerstone of democratic accountability.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
The criticism was swift, sparking debates in comments sections and forums online about privilege, accessibility, and animal welfare.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
This can include news and reviews from around the web, as well as discussions from public-facing forums and social media.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Community forums were held last month and early this month on district campuses, and a survey is posted on the district’s website.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The debate marked one of the highest profile forums of the race so far and featured the three candidates who met NBC’s polling threshold to qualify for the stage ahead of the June 2 primary election.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Younger, Savvier – and Into Complications In 2026, the consumer walking into a watch retailer or brand’s boutique has read the forums, checked secondary market prices — and could even cost out a movement with surprising accuracy, as Pruniaux recalled from one encounter.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
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
Public forums such as this are a cornerstone of democratic accountability.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
The criticism was swift, sparking debates in comments sections and forums online about privilege, accessibility, and animal welfare.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
This can include news and reviews from around the web, as well as discussions from public-facing forums and social media.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Community forums were held last month and early this month on district campuses, and a survey is posted on the district’s website.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The debate marked one of the highest profile forums of the race so far and featured the three candidates who met NBC’s polling threshold to qualify for the stage ahead of the June 2 primary election.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Younger, Savvier – and Into Complications In 2026, the consumer walking into a watch retailer or brand’s boutique has read the forums, checked secondary market prices — and could even cost out a movement with surprising accuracy, as Pruniaux recalled from one encounter.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 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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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 position will also represent the department in front of administrative tribunals such as the State Personnel Board and the California Department of Human Resources as well as assist the attorney general’s office on civil litigation matters.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 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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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Bands that had broken up have reformed, playing bigger venues than ever and creating some of the best music of their careers.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
15 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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The patio is shaded and glassed in, but with open panels above to allow for airflow.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Pennsylvania's largest anime convention will feature contests where guests can show off their lipsyncing, scale model building and dance skills; musical guests and karaoke experiences; collectible games; educational panels and workshops; exhibit halls and vendors; and more.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Forums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forums. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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