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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
Organizers say the space will offer a dynamic schedule of events, including art exhibits, live performances, community forums, and educational workshops.
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Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The fund also has invite-only forums, such as last year’s in Montana that featured actor Kevin Costner, where investors can hear about potential projects directly from those involved, which can include A-list stars.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The city can pilot standing forums or task forces designed not just to solicit feedback, but to deliberate openly, surface tensions, and work through disagreements in real time.
—Garrett Lucien, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
The grassroots group has sponsored educational forums on water conservation, waste management, worm farming, composting, electrification of houses along with renewable energy.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Commissioners should engage in regular meetings, joint planning sessions and shared initiatives, and also participate in municipal events, community forums and regional activities to better understand local priorities and challenges.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Critics often dismiss forums like Davos as talk shops and view Munich as a grim exercise in security realism.
—Alan H.h. Fleischmann, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
There was chatter on film forums in the wake of the lineup announcement in January that some of the more high-profile Golden Bear contenders had been turned down by Cannes and Venice.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
The community forums will take place at the Professional Development and Education Center - Panther Den, 5800 Colleyville Blvd.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2026
Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The fund also has invite-only forums, such as last year’s in Montana that featured actor Kevin Costner, where investors can hear about potential projects directly from those involved, which can include A-list stars.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The city can pilot standing forums or task forces designed not just to solicit feedback, but to deliberate openly, surface tensions, and work through disagreements in real time.
—Garrett Lucien, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
The grassroots group has sponsored educational forums on water conservation, waste management, worm farming, composting, electrification of houses along with renewable energy.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Commissioners should engage in regular meetings, joint planning sessions and shared initiatives, and also participate in municipal events, community forums and regional activities to better understand local priorities and challenges.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Critics often dismiss forums like Davos as talk shops and view Munich as a grim exercise in security realism.
—Alan H.h. Fleischmann, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
There was chatter on film forums in the wake of the lineup announcement in January that some of the more high-profile Golden Bear contenders had been turned down by Cannes and Venice.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
The community forums will take place at the Professional Development and Education Center - Panther Den, 5800 Colleyville Blvd.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forums
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The Progressive Boat Show Experience features experiential boating lifestyle activations, entertainment, cuisine and educational seminars.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the spring, the Sonnenalp also makes an ideal basecamp for attending the seminars, grand tastings, and indulgent winemaker dinners of Vail’s beloved food and wine festival, the Taste of Vail.—
Sarah Kuta,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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The agency's statement added that this constitutes offenses punishable under national and international laws, as well as under policies on moderation adopted by major digital platforms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Time spent on Instagram The lawsuit alleges that Meta designed its platforms to keep users scrolling and juice profits, a key line of questioning Wednesday.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Several oil companies sought compensation through international tribunals and arbitrators.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Nuremberg trials also helped to establish precedents used in later international criminal tribunals, including those in the wake of the Bosnian war and Rwandan genocide, and influenced the formation of the International Criminal Court, which began operating in 2002 in The Hague.—
B.B. Blaber,
The Conversation,
8 Dec. 2025
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The tech billionaire was due to speak at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, billed as one of the biggest AI conferences in the Global South.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Brown transfer Nana Owusu-Anane had offers from all four power conferences, most notably Kansas.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility All of the dining venues and wellness facilities (including the yoga and fitness pavilions and spa treatment rooms) are accessible from within the first floor of the Estate House and the surrounding grounds; the Estate House, along with the Casitas, offer ADA rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Herbst noted that this year’s race was boosted by a lift in out-of-home deliveries, with consumption in bars, restaurants and other venues accounting for 10% of Fox’s overall audience.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Those federal statutes are enforceable through the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), which directs courts to set aside agency actions when they are taken without observance of procedural requirements and in abuse of agency discretion.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Brendan Reilly highlighted their differing approaches in the Tuesday night debate to the office that oversees the 17-member County Board, forest preserves, and budgets for the county’s massive health system, courts and jail.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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And the second-to-none acoustics, with 10,000 state-of-the-art fiber panels that project sound throughout the theater, will leave you awed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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About half of the large panels at the outdoor exhibit have been restored this week at the site of the former President's House on Independence Mall.—
TASSANEE VEJPONGSA,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Forums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forums. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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