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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
Ortega does not go into detail about the incident that prompted the notification and ensuing investigation, leading many local parents to speculate about what happened in the locker rooms in online Elk Grove forums.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The group has recently promoted fundraising efforts for humanitarian groups in Gaza and announced plans for social dance events and educational forums.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Unlike Treehouse and Codecademy, Code Avengers lacks course-specific forums.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Check for scam reports or internet forums about the company.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Conspiracy forums named it the Black Knight.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
That pulled him into online gardening forums, tomato discussion groups, and eventually weekly potluck dinners where enthusiasts traded Appalachian beans and swapped tips on pest control.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
There were comments on Discogs, forums, and Reddit threads.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
By immediately launching community forums, blogs and media outreach, positive sentiment on digital platforms increased by 90% within six months, a dramatic reversal from prior years.
—Kurt Allen, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The group has recently promoted fundraising efforts for humanitarian groups in Gaza and announced plans for social dance events and educational forums.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Unlike Treehouse and Codecademy, Code Avengers lacks course-specific forums.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Check for scam reports or internet forums about the company.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Conspiracy forums named it the Black Knight.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
That pulled him into online gardening forums, tomato discussion groups, and eventually weekly potluck dinners where enthusiasts traded Appalachian beans and swapped tips on pest control.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
There were comments on Discogs, forums, and Reddit threads.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
By immediately launching community forums, blogs and media outreach, positive sentiment on digital platforms increased by 90% within six months, a dramatic reversal from prior years.
—Kurt Allen, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forums
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Sanders, the 20-year-old daughter of director Rupert Sanders and English model Liberty Ross, wore a strapless black bodycon dress with sheer side panels and a lace bodice.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her studio now employs six artisans who turn fabric offcuts from garment factories, batik workshops and bridal ateliers into one-of-a-kind tapestries and architectural panels.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The new studio will produce content across multiple platforms including theatrical releases, streaming services, commercial projects, gaming experiences and international collaborations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Castillo said his district is offering online learning platforms, similar to those used during COVID-19, to some of those kids missing school out of fear of immigration raids.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Justice Department will likely appeal the case to the Supreme Court, where the justices could pause the reinstatement of the FTC member on its emergency docket while letting the case continue to work its way through lower courts.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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And Congress is unlikely to grant him new tariff powers after the courts just ruled that doing so unilaterally violated the separation of powers.—
Brett Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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An adequate business connection-building organization customarily structures its groups around confidential discussion boards, consistent conferences or meetings, and like-minded experiences.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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These antitrust lawsuits all center on the idea that NCAA member schools and conferences are, like pro franchises, competing businesses.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gibson has taught second-line classes around the world, staged a one-woman show and performed at prestigious venues including Jacob's Pillow and the Joyce Theater.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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The venues will be open to the public and also support the hotel and its guests, according to the filing.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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The initiative includes community advisory councils composed of teens and women, alongside mental health research experts and clinical psychologists, who provide guidance grounded in science and lived experience.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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On Monday, Guyana is electing its next president, as well as members of its parliament and regional councils.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Educators can offer seminars on digital literacy for parents and children, equipping families with tools to navigate online spaces more safely.—
Alvin Thomas,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Interns are paid and work between 10 to 15 weeks with opportunities to attend workshops and seminars that teach topics like email etiquette, how to create elevator pitches and other social skills.—
Peyton Robinson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Forums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forums. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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