newsgroup

noun

Definition of newsgroupnext
as in chat room

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Recent Examples of newsgroup At the time, GPS nerds hung out on the nascent Internet, chatting on newsgroups. — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025 But people in the IF newsgroups were on the brink of two important events that changed the outlook for the better within their community. — Anna Washenko, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024 In 1995, the writing IF newsgroup started talking about holding a competition for shorter games. — Anna Washenko, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024 With modern technology, the birding community is well connected today, often sharing sightings of rare birds via text, group email or newsgroups. — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024 For certain newsgroups, the job is not about reporting the news, no matter how uncomfortable. — Becket Adams, National Review, 17 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsgroup
  1. chat room
  2. debate
  3. brainstorming
  4. deliberation
  5. synod
  6. congregation
  7. assembly
Noun
  • Defense attorneys unsuccessfully fought the public release of Twiggs’ statements and the chat room messages.
    — Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Defense attorneys unsuccessfully fought the public release of the statements from Twiggs and the chat room messages.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of chat room
Noun
  • Two of the three major GOP candidates for Minnesota governor faced off in a debate on Friday night, 11 days before the August primary.
    — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Just months after the Charlotte region’s transportation board voted to kill support for the Interstate 77 South Toll lane project, talks of community investments that could be brought forth by the controversial project has reignited the debate.
    — DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of debate
Noun
  • Researchers have found that trying to force a morning person into a late-night brainstorming session is a recipe for disaster—the same goes for night owls being expected to be at their best first thing.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This is an excellent day for brainstorming and connecting with people who inspire and support you.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of brainstorming
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  • The source spoke on the condition of anonymity to freely discuss ongoing deliberations.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In 2018, he was found guilty once more following a five-week trial and three days of deliberation, KUSA reports, and sentenced to life in prison.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of deliberation
Noun
  • The testimony of the gay men, contained in annexes published on the Vatican's synod website, featured moving accounts of how one, from Portugal, came to terms with his homosexuality and married his husband.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 May 2026
  • Leo, the former Cardinal Robert Prevost, spent two weeks sitting with Fuanya at the same table during Pope Francis’ 2024 big meeting, or synod, on the family.
    — Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of synod
Noun
  • Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice is a nonprofit organization that works with congregations throughout Southern California to support workers’ rights.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice is a nonprofit organization that works with congregations throughout Southern California to support workers' rights.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of congregation
Noun
  • Engineers must align all parts to millimeter-level tolerances during pre-assembly so the components fit accurately once placed in the reactor cavity.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
  • The wrist is a complex assembly of eight bones, three principal joints, ligaments and tendons, with scant muscle around them.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of assembly

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