Synonyms of forums

forums

noun

variants also fora

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seminars
• conferences
• panels
• symposia
• roundtables
• panel discussions
• debates
• councils
• conventions
• conclaves
• parleys
• colloquies
• caucuses
• round-robins
• newsgroups
• synods
• town meetings
• congresses
• colloquiums
• congregations
• assemblies
• deliberations
• consistories
• convocations
• chat rooms
• brainstormings

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• platforms
• venues
• outlets
• soapboxes
• mediums
• channels
• conduits
• pipelines
• showcases
• stages

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tribunals
• courts
• benches
• courts of law
• judiciaries
• bars
• criminal courts
• judicatures
• judicatories
• high courts
• supreme courts
• courts-martial
• inquisitions
• kangaroo courts
• drumhead court-martials

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forums

Micron expects the Boise facility to host research conferences, workshops and innovation forums alongside its laboratory work. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Those athletes can still seek injunctions in other forums, including state courts, but relying on a nationwide one granted by a federal judge is off the table. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026

At the same time, McKinsey’s Black Economic Forum Summer Executive Workshopcreated an intimate setting of learning forums and bespoke dinners for a handful of their best clients. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The facility is expected to convene world-class research conferences, workshops and innovation forums in Boise. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026

Industry and audiences, focus groups, forums, interviews and analysis have been surveyed locally and internationally and new research has been produced. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

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

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