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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
Some forums are spread over two days.
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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Mia Cooper, a parliamentarian for the district, brought her daughter to district meetings and state-level education forums as the girl grew up.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But in public forums and in private conversations, OpenAI employees are venting about how OpenAI leadership handled the Pentagon negotiations.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The warning signs flashing on these Reddit forums are now manifesting in the real world.
—Michael Alvear, STAT, 2 Mar. 2026
No candidate mentioned Jackson’s past scandal, a stark contrast to earlier forums.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
It must not be ignored at coming forums like the G-7 and G-20.
—Ajaypal Banga, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
The session was the latest in a series of forums the Democratic lawmakers have held to highlight DHS misconduct.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The healthiest path is not suppression but engagement, channeling passion into structured forums, town halls and service projects that deepen civic understanding while preserving order.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Mia Cooper, a parliamentarian for the district, brought her daughter to district meetings and state-level education forums as the girl grew up.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But in public forums and in private conversations, OpenAI employees are venting about how OpenAI leadership handled the Pentagon negotiations.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The warning signs flashing on these Reddit forums are now manifesting in the real world.
—Michael Alvear, STAT, 2 Mar. 2026
No candidate mentioned Jackson’s past scandal, a stark contrast to earlier forums.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
It must not be ignored at coming forums like the G-7 and G-20.
—Ajaypal Banga, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
The session was the latest in a series of forums the Democratic lawmakers have held to highlight DHS misconduct.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The healthiest path is not suppression but engagement, channeling passion into structured forums, town halls and service projects that deepen civic understanding while preserving order.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forums
Noun
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Owners receive continuous updates, on-demand modules for specialized issues, and invitations to annual seminars.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival kicked off on Friday and runs through April 27 with local, celebrity and Disney chefs offering cooking tips during culinary demonstrations, tasting seminars and signature events.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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The platforms enable users to bet on serious geopolitical events, including assassinations and wars, which many view as ethically questionable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Mobix Labs manufactures technology used in military equipment, defense platforms, and other mission-critical systems where performance, reliability, and precision are essential.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 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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Geographically, how separate are the different conferences, since the headquarters are spread out, outside of the convention center footprint that used to hold everything together?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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This raises questions about the legal relationship between athletes, conferences and the NCAA in a college sports world that has morphed into quasi-pro sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The unionization marks Actors’ Equity’s expansion beyond traditional theater into immersive entertainment, with ongoing organizing at other nontraditional live performance venues.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Netflix is already moving in this direction with Netflix House — immersive venues in Philadelphia and Dallas, with Las Vegas planned for 2027 — where fans step into the worlds of Stranger Things and Squid Game.—
Lin Cherry,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Morley also noted that any constitutional dispute tied to the elections clause could ultimately reach the Supreme Court after review by the Virginia courts.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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The estate via the combative Branca, who is portrayed by Miles Teller in the heavily authorized (to put it very, very politely) Michael, has fought back in the courts against Paris Jackson’s actions.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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At the other end of the size scale, John Divola’s images of dogs running in the desert, each one made of nine huge panels, come at you fierce and frothing.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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The March 14-15 event at 201 East Fifth Street will bring together local companies such as CesiumAstro and Firefly Aerospace, along with aerospace experts, for panels and technology showcases.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Forums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forums. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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