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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
In litigation, the dispute is played out in a public forum that interested groups can follow.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
During a candidate forum last month, several candidates discussed efforts to improve biking trails and walkability in North Kansas City, expanding community involvement and rising home prices.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
The forum is a statewide nonprofit education policy think tank.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
The campaign then said that Bennet would not participate, Taslimi said, because the forum wasn’t the appropriate place to talk about his record on Gaza.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
During a candidate forum last month, several candidates discussed efforts to improve biking trails and walkability in North Kansas City, expanding community involvement and rising home prices.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
The forum is a statewide nonprofit education policy think tank.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
The campaign then said that Bennet would not participate, Taslimi said, because the forum wasn’t the appropriate place to talk about his record on Gaza.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forum
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There was, like, an entire science lecture about lunar eclipses as well as a history symposium on cultures scared silly over the astrological event.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
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But tonight , the story of FDR’s visit to Miami will be retold at a symposium at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida in downtown Miami, a stone’s throw from the courthouse where Zangara was sentenced to die.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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On platforms like PredictIt, traders have overwhelmingly favored Fuller, with confidence hovering near certainty levels in recent days.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Like all the trillion-dollar platforms, Amazon can be a bit much, seeping into our lives.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The law is set to take effect in 30 days but its implementation could be delayed by pending court proceedings at Israel’s highest tribunal.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The law is not retroactive and will not apply to October 7 suspects, though a separate bill could still establish a special tribunal with capital punishment for those cases.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this month, the organization hosted a seminar with special effects makeup artist Veniesa Dillon on sculpting techniques and prosthetic application.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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In March 2016, Pharrell accepted an invite from professor Bob Power to sit in on a senior seminar at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
2 Apr. 2026
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Spanning both Coachella weekends, the four poolside shows blend electronic music with the venue's wave pool, lazy river and open-air amphitheater — creating a unique daytime oasis of surf, sound and hospitality.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Defense attorneys requested the change of venue to Tarrant County, arguing that Horner could not get a fair trial in Wise County.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The court case and admissions Solway and her attorney filed a petition to remove her brother as power-of-attorney and trustee of the family trust in December 2023 in Walworth County Civil Court.—
Carol Thompson,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday afternoon, following a morning court hearing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The city should keep embracing alternatives, Magazine said, like the health and wellness events and business conferences that took place last month.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Wolverines finished third in league play behind conference champion Indiana and second-place Illinois, both of which swept the Wolverines and accounted for four of Michigan's six conference losses en route to a 24-7 regular season mark.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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But that panel — like all but one in the chamber — is tied, which means Republicans and Democrats have to find agreement to advance bills or, in this case, find consensus on any disciplinary action the House should take.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Rookie of the Year award, voted on by a panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters, will be announced early in the postseason.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Forum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forum. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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