MEETINGS Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

meetings

noun

plural of meeting

as in gatherings

a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose there will be another committee meeting next week to discuss the parish fair

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as in conferences

a body of people come together in one place a meeting marked by no consensus of what needs to be done

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as in confluences

the coming together of two or more things to the same point a meeting of two railroad lines

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divergences

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Recent Examples of meetings Young activists regularly post on social media from county fairs and Republican committee meetings. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick did so as well as part of G20 meetings about innovation. — Josh Boak, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026 Simmons reportedly visited Sacramento on Monday, undergoing a battery of in-depth medical exams, an on-court workout, and meetings with coach Doug Christie and other members of the organization. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Stifel raised its Microsoft price target to $530 from $450 after meetings with management but maintains a hold. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 But for Pearl Monroe, Parton’s impact went beyond the songs, the books or even those two unforgettable meetings. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 The nature of these meetings and what was conveyed remains largely unknown. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026 Here’s a closer look at the remaining meetings between division contenders. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 Every single practice, right after the position meetings, Coach Reid and his staff come back. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for meetings

Noun

Since then, the uniquely Chicago gatherings have become massive, paralyzing traffic on Michigan Avenue and DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

— Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
It’s commemorated with special prayers, foods, gatherings and more.

— Chad Murphy, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of gatherings

Noun

So much work has gone into getting bipartisan backing and support from the big power conferences that falling short would be a huge setback for the organization.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
The expense claims were made before the BBC introduced new cost control measures in April 2026, cracking down on travel costs and other outgoings, including attending conferences, awards, and events.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of conferences

Noun

The carbon released by tectonic rifts may have had a larger role in driving major climate transitions than that released by tectonic convergences.

— Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Although Turning Point’s show was intended to offer a radical contrast, the many thematic convergences only strengthened that argument.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026

Definition of convergences

Noun

The Niepołomice site specializes in producing complex tubular assemblies and already manufactures precision components for several Pratt & Whitney engines.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Mustafa Kemal and the creation of the CHP Under Mustafa Kemal’s leadership, the CHP dominated all assemblies until 1950.

— Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of assemblies

Noun

Ruff will likely try different combinations depending on game situations, but Zellweger is a good bet to rise above the rest.

— Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Then came the how-to guides, in posts filled with menu combinations and step-by-step explainers on how to navigate Chipotle’s build-your-own ordering system.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of combinations

Noun

Beginning in 1989, oil and acrylic paints gave way to olive oil, henna, tea, spices, and coffee, while animal glue, mud, and leather also shaped the group’s posters, paintings, and mixed-media assemblages.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Often these assemblages of items are tied together in a bundle or bag and may be referred to as hands, mojos, or gris-gris.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of assemblages

Noun

There have also been about 2,000 staff cuts, and consolidations of various functions.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Both the current Superintendent Jose Dotres and the board’s pick to replace him, Rafael Villalobos, have signaled that a higher number of closures and consolidations are coming.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026