1
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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2
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
In addition to panels and workshops, Industry Connect, the event’s signature one-on-one meetings with industry leaders and experts, will be held on both days.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Then at last, on May 26, 1783, Michell sent an article to Cavendish, asking for it to be read at one of the meetings of the Royal Society.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
The town — just west of Asheville — now has council meetings in a small boardroom in the center of the trailer which takes up most of the space.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Here are some of the best new releases at the show, with hands-on impressions after last week’s close to 30 meetings.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Few things are worse for morale than too many bad meetings.
—Joe Moglia, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Fleming is chairing the House Blue Ribbon Committee on Election Procedures, which is holding a series of meetings about the state’s elections.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
As Chinese President Xi Jinping held court in Tianjin this weekend on the sidelines of the largest-ever SCO summit, readouts of his meetings with more than a dozen visiting leaders underscored not only economic cooperation, but increased partnerships around tech and artificial intelligence.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Then at last, on May 26, 1783, Michell sent an article to Cavendish, asking for it to be read at one of the meetings of the Royal Society.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
The town — just west of Asheville — now has council meetings in a small boardroom in the center of the trailer which takes up most of the space.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Here are some of the best new releases at the show, with hands-on impressions after last week’s close to 30 meetings.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Few things are worse for morale than too many bad meetings.
—Joe Moglia, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Fleming is chairing the House Blue Ribbon Committee on Election Procedures, which is holding a series of meetings about the state’s elections.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
As Chinese President Xi Jinping held court in Tianjin this weekend on the sidelines of the largest-ever SCO summit, readouts of his meetings with more than a dozen visiting leaders underscored not only economic cooperation, but increased partnerships around tech and artificial intelligence.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meetings
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Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on Wednesday, pioneered a new model for conservative political advocacy, merging multi-platform media commentary with in-person gatherings and get-out-the-vote drives.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The cut was used in a flash mob video posted by Julian Cohen, known for live musical performances and large gatherings of singers and performers.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The new pact will grant access to games from the NBA, NHL, LaLiga, college sports from major conferences and more beginning in October.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The talking head part of his job almost seamlessly blended together with the political-organizing part, but arguably what stood out most were his public appearances at conservative conferences and on college campuses.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Etienne’s aesthetic has always trafficked in the conventions of dance-pop, but their songs are hopeful and wide-eyed, avoiding any hints of hedonistic decadence.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 72-year-old often sees the emotional impact of his work firsthand at conventions and Comic Cons, where fans of all ages approach him with requests to hear the voices from their childhood.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Break the bomber into sub-assemblies and move them on a line like automobiles.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Aug. 2025
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The projector-prism assemblies of the display modules sit behind the plate, flanking the adjustable rubber nosepads on wire arms.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Aug. 2025
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Pivot to Asia All of this shapes India’s policy toward China to manage an adversarial relationship with limited cooperation and convergences.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the movie’s more substantial convergences with Polanski’s personal situation are less obvious, though far more deeply rooted in the aesthetic that has governed his directing career.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 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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Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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No doubt Nelson was in trouble, but referee Robert Boyle called an end to the fight as Nelson ate some hard combinations.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Glee crew has faced losses over the years — including the deaths of core cast members Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera — but various alums have found time to reunite in different combinations since the show ended.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the University of Chicago (#13), almost all of the arts and humanities departments and some social science departments are pausing new PhD program admissions for 2026-2027, as the school studies consolidations and cost-savings.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Several other key markets, including Spain, Poland, Belgium, and Austria, also recorded consolidations of varying degrees in both volume and value.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Meetings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meetings. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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