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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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Recent Examples of meetings
Future meetings are yet to be determined.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
But council members agreed, and Police Chief Dave Miner echoed the idea, that placing the headquarters in a more central location, such as near or in the Civic Center, would be better for response times and overall police operations, including staffing and daily briefing meetings.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Florida law and the Constitution provide for virtually all records and meetings to be public but allow for exemptions enacted by a specific law limited to one subject and passed by a two-thirds majority in each house.
—Martin Dyckman, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Rivera arranged two meetings with Rubio and others in 2017 to discuss the future of Venezuela.
—Jim Defede, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Iowa State and Virginia have split four previous meetings, though the Cavaliers won the most recent matchup and the only one in the NCAA Tournament.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Tong, who conducted meetings with partners across Asia during the event, describes the shift in atmosphere as tangible.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Because the Heat also played the Magic as part of the NBA’s in-season tournament, Miami and Orlando played each other five times this regular season instead of the usual four regular-season meetings.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
To be eligible, candidates must live or work in La Jolla, have attended at least three Town Council meetings in the past 12 months and be a Town Council general member.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
But council members agreed, and Police Chief Dave Miner echoed the idea, that placing the headquarters in a more central location, such as near or in the Civic Center, would be better for response times and overall police operations, including staffing and daily briefing meetings.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Florida law and the Constitution provide for virtually all records and meetings to be public but allow for exemptions enacted by a specific law limited to one subject and passed by a two-thirds majority in each house.
—Martin Dyckman, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Rivera arranged two meetings with Rubio and others in 2017 to discuss the future of Venezuela.
—Jim Defede, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Iowa State and Virginia have split four previous meetings, though the Cavaliers won the most recent matchup and the only one in the NCAA Tournament.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Tong, who conducted meetings with partners across Asia during the event, describes the shift in atmosphere as tangible.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Because the Heat also played the Magic as part of the NBA’s in-season tournament, Miami and Orlando played each other five times this regular season instead of the usual four regular-season meetings.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
To be eligible, candidates must live or work in La Jolla, have attended at least three Town Council meetings in the past 12 months and be a Town Council general member.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meetings
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The Gulf has also welcomed global CEOs, home to major business gatherings like the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, Web Summit in Doha and Abu Dhabi Finance Week.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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From the sweet and pungent Cipolla Rossa di Tropea festival in Ricadi to chestnut fairs in the mountains, these gatherings are a lively, delicious way to connect with the region’s culture and flavors.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The casino’s 12,000-square-foot event center will be able to host a variety of events, including meetings, conferences, weddings, galas, entertainment and more.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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These changes have weakened teams from smaller conferences.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ash found success by attending revival-style sales conventions and memorizing every smile, wink, and maxim in the Stanley songbook.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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In my experience, challenging conventions and presenting a more candid depiction of what troubles our fighting men and women — and their folks back home — brings you more credibility and appreciation than trying to spray perfume on the horrors of the battlefield.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The company makes sheet metal parts and assemblies for industries including medical, aerospace, defense, communications and technology.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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Non-Orientable Nkansa, 2017, one of his earliest large-scale installations, announced his dedication to monumental assemblages that fixate on negligence and crumbling edifices.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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Equipped with the proprietary Sanarium control, the S1 offers five distinct heat and humidity combinations, ranging from a traditional dry sauna to intense tropical steam.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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Furze tried linear pins, bearings, hinges, cross-brake cables, and combinations of all of the above.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 22,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2026
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That commitment to theatrical releases is more important than ever to an industry that has seen a shrinking number of films in theaters, particularly after studio consolidations.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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The program closures and consolidations mark the latest development in UNT’s efforts to address the shortfall.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Meetings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meetings. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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