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as in symposium
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 tribunal
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 forum
The forum opens with a session on Saudi-U.S. relations, followed by high-level discussions on energy transition, market stability, and fiscal-monetary policy coordination.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
Porter and Becerra were the most recent candidates to announce their gubernatorial campaigns, and the Monday night forum was the first event of the 2026 campaign to feature the seven major Democratic hopefuls.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
Healthcare systems are overly reliant on expensive medical procedures, and wisdom is lost between generations, largely due to the erosion of midwifery and the lack of a forum for women to share their experiences.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The downside, to some, is that the new seats block an easy view of those oversized statues that Benito Mussolini, the fascist leader of World War II-era Italy, ordered to be built to evoke the history of the Roman forum and its imperial might.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
Porter and Becerra were the most recent candidates to announce their gubernatorial campaigns, and the Monday night forum was the first event of the 2026 campaign to feature the seven major Democratic hopefuls.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
Healthcare systems are overly reliant on expensive medical procedures, and wisdom is lost between generations, largely due to the erosion of midwifery and the lack of a forum for women to share their experiences.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The downside, to some, is that the new seats block an easy view of those oversized statues that Benito Mussolini, the fascist leader of World War II-era Italy, ordered to be built to evoke the history of the Roman forum and its imperial might.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forum
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Then in December, IEEE and the International Telecommunication Union held a symposium on achieving climate resilience.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Power of Arts & Science for Resiliency in Aging, third annual symposium featuring cutting-edge research, interactive discussions, live demonstrations and connections that reveal how arts can foster resilience, mental health and well-being.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2025
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To achieve that, the team actively seeks out partnerships with streaming services that share its commitment to creating a platform where talent is celebrated.—
Malana VanTyle,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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To be sure, tax cuts and muscular national defense and a gimlet eye on other programs had been components of Republican platforms for generations.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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While many of the crimes perpetrated by Putin and his troops are already being investigated and prosecuted, whether by domestic or international tribunals, the crime of aggression is yet to be addressed with comprehensive responses.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The move to create a special tribunal aims to fill a void created by limitations on the International Criminal Court.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Workshops and seminars can cater to a larger audience, providing valuable insights on specific topics and generating substantial revenue in a single event.—
Doaa K. Darwish,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Go to that author’s book signing, lecture, seminar or Q&A, Woodruff-Santos said — since the audience would likely be people in businesses with an interest in IT security.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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Exosphere advertising also took a hit of $15.8 million, which was a tough 2024 comp when the Super Bowl was in Las Vegas, and companies lined up for splashy advertising campaigns on the outside of the venue.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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Turner was given a black card for refusing to face the trans opponent, disqualified and escorted out of the venue, and then given a 12-month probation.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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Witness testimony in the second murder trial of Karen Read will not occur on May 13 as expected, a court spokesperson announced.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Last week, the court narrowed down hundreds of potential jurors into a group of 43 people qualified and willing to serve.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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Attending a conference like this is worthwhile (Disclaimer: Epicor is a client of my company.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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It is believed that the only reason Michigan backed down from its legal threat is because the Big Ten agreed to close down its investigation and no longer pursue further penalties (including banning the Wolverines from representing the conference in the College Football Playoff).—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The panels will also react to music and voice commands.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
18 May 2025
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Acer doesn't have exact US pricing or delivery dates on these three edgy panels.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
18 May 2025
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“Forum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forum. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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