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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, by sheer coincidence, there’s been a recent flurry of think tank reports and articles on those issues that should be required reading for would-be governors and moderators of forums to question the candidates.
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Dan Walters, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The cost data in the table are based on third-party reviews and forums.
—Caroline Ernst, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Fandoms were formerly relegated to more niche spaces, like forums or fan fiction archives, Stein said.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The exchange has drawn attention to the unresolved question of how the looksmaxxing community — now reaching millions of young men through mainstream platforms — relates to the incel forums where its vocabulary first took hold.
—Ryan Brennan
april 15, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
And perhaps most importantly, the internet wasn’t around for every aspect to be picked apart, and discussions of ever-expanding lore sat in friend groups, cons, or limited forums.
—Matthew Razak, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Some pieces, including his Coachella astronaut, mountain lion and turtle, are now listed for thousands in online forums and on eBay.
—Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Across group chats, bridal forums, and doctors’ offices, a growing number of engaged couples are turning to GLP-1 medications—drugs originally developed to treat diabetes and now widely prescribed for weight loss—as part of their wedding preparation timeline.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
The organizing committee is expected to raise awareness of contract opportunities at upcoming events this year such as forums and planned activities.
—City News Service, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Dan Walters, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The cost data in the table are based on third-party reviews and forums.
—Caroline Ernst, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Fandoms were formerly relegated to more niche spaces, like forums or fan fiction archives, Stein said.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The exchange has drawn attention to the unresolved question of how the looksmaxxing community — now reaching millions of young men through mainstream platforms — relates to the incel forums where its vocabulary first took hold.
—Ryan Brennan
april 15, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
And perhaps most importantly, the internet wasn’t around for every aspect to be picked apart, and discussions of ever-expanding lore sat in friend groups, cons, or limited forums.
—Matthew Razak, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Some pieces, including his Coachella astronaut, mountain lion and turtle, are now listed for thousands in online forums and on eBay.
—Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Across group chats, bridal forums, and doctors’ offices, a growing number of engaged couples are turning to GLP-1 medications—drugs originally developed to treat diabetes and now widely prescribed for weight loss—as part of their wedding preparation timeline.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
The organizing committee is expected to raise awareness of contract opportunities at upcoming events this year such as forums and planned activities.
—City News Service, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forums
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With a heavy emphasis on what works psychologically, seminars, books and college classes are trying to change how people approach climate change, by talking more about community and happiness than sacrifice.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The biannual gathering celebrates the work of the renowned philanthropic initiative, led by the Olga Rabinovich Institute and supporting the Brazilian film sector through talent development, bursary programs, seminars and mentorship.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Flora Chang, an analyst at financial services firm S&P Global Ratings told CNN the government’s proactive intervention has had some initial effect in curbing unhealthy competition, but platforms could find alternative ways to compete, including deploying subsidies in other forms.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Saildrone, a maritime defense company, unveiled a new class of unmanned surface vessels built specifically for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), marking a major shift for a firm best known for wind and solar-powered ocean research platforms.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 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
Noun
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Viewers can expect coverage of alien conferences, crypto-cults and micronations.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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For the last two-plus months, Philadelphia has cleaned up against lottery and play-in teams, going an eye-popping 20-3 in their final 23 games against opponents that finished outside the top six in their respective conferences.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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The seven-screen theater, located near the North Hollywood Metro station, is considered one of the company’s more accessible venues and a key part of the NoHo Arts District.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The strategy spreads tourism spending across neighborhoods instead of concentrating it near match venues.—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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But the move comes as scam texts impersonating toll agencies, courts and banks are surging nationwide.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Yet Trump’s previous attempt to remove a Fed governor, Lisa Cook, has been tied up in courts.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Con-goers had issues with the reservation system for author signings and panels this year.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of authors are expected to attend the event, hosting panels and signings.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Forums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forums. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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