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as in panels
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 courts
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
Cross-sector forums align employers, health systems, and governments on practical standards and timelines.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The Covid-19 pandemic meant that the research was slow to get off the ground and, more crucially, informal conversations Adamala had with colleagues in other fields, at conferences and other forums, began to sow alarm.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Most protests occur in traditional public forums, which includes locations like public parks, public sidewalks and areas usually open for expressive activity.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Information should be shared in a timely, clear, and accessible way through multiple platforms, such as email, the district website, social media, newsletters, and in-person forums, so that families can engage in the manner that works best for them.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
During a recent Sunday Night Football game, for instance, separate live chats—one devoted to general NFL fans, one for Chiefs and Lions diehards, and another for Taylor Swift lovers—played out on the platform’s forums.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Jenkins did not respond to an interview request, but the extent of those concerns appears to have been a memo authored by an Oakland resident who frequently criticizes the commission at public forums.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Protesters have the right to gather in public forums like streets and sidewalks, but cannot block access or interfere with operations.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Add to that the influence of social media or Discord forums offering immediate validation, and young possible perpetrators can come away thinking their enemies deserve to die.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The Covid-19 pandemic meant that the research was slow to get off the ground and, more crucially, informal conversations Adamala had with colleagues in other fields, at conferences and other forums, began to sow alarm.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Most protests occur in traditional public forums, which includes locations like public parks, public sidewalks and areas usually open for expressive activity.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Information should be shared in a timely, clear, and accessible way through multiple platforms, such as email, the district website, social media, newsletters, and in-person forums, so that families can engage in the manner that works best for them.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
During a recent Sunday Night Football game, for instance, separate live chats—one devoted to general NFL fans, one for Chiefs and Lions diehards, and another for Taylor Swift lovers—played out on the platform’s forums.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Jenkins did not respond to an interview request, but the extent of those concerns appears to have been a memo authored by an Oakland resident who frequently criticizes the commission at public forums.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Protesters have the right to gather in public forums like streets and sidewalks, but cannot block access or interfere with operations.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Add to that the influence of social media or Discord forums offering immediate validation, and young possible perpetrators can come away thinking their enemies deserve to die.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forums
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Spanning over 30 years and recognized as the most influential week in Latin music, the event will once again celebrate the heartbeat of Latin music and culture with four days of panels, marquee conversations, roundtables, showcases, networking and activations.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
11 Oct. 2025
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Installation was quick and straightforward, though our testers did adjust the angle to ensure the panels received enough sunlight during the day.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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From their impressive stands, the likes of ITV Studios, Banijay and Fremantle announced deals with new platforms and creator talent.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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The move comes after Meta and the tech industry more broadly have grappled with criticisms from parents and lawmakers that online platforms aren’t doing enough to protect children online.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Stay tuned for more from today’s programming, like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, the CEOs of Best Buy, Land O’Lakes, and Ulta Beauty, how the courts are influencing American business, and much, much more.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Under a 2023 state law, California courts seal records for minors under 18 years of age who change their name and gender identifier to protect their privacy.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Smith’s departure came amid the impending collapse of the Pac-12, as 10 schools left for other Power 4 conferences.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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There’s been a decidedly downbeat feel to international TV conferences over recent years.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Weddings caught in shutdown chaos Nuptials planned amid the federal government shutdown are in limbo as popular wedding venues shutter or experience low staffing.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigators have uncovered a massive black-market supply chain flooding bars, venues and homes with counterfeit liquor.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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That panel included two former judges who had overseen international criminal tribunals, a former legal adviser to the British Foreign Office, and Amal Clooney, a British Lebanese human-rights lawyer and the wife of George Clooney.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Winding its way through tax tribunals and the county treasurer's office all the way to the Michigan Court of Appeals through a trail of unseen revocation notices, jurisdictional conflicts and behind-the-scenes bureaucratic handwringing, that eventually got worked out.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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These three different modes of celebration will obviously depend on the political formation of the various state and municipal assemblies and councils.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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More than 14,000 people have signed an online petition, set up four days ago, calling for the FA, local councils, governing bodies and facility owners to replace brick or concrete walls around the perimeter of pitches.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The market aims to foster international co-productions and content business development through seminars, project markets, pitch contests and networking opportunities.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The noble few who sit through seminars on differentiated instruction.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Forums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forums. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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