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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
there will be a discussion panel on Tuesday
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as in committee
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
assembled a prestigious panel to investigate ways to stem the rising cost of health care
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Recent Examples of panel
Throughout the hearing, Republicans on the panel also affirmed that Fed independence is crucial.
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Without Tillis’ stamp of approval, the panel will be evenly split 12-12 and the nomination will fail.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Admission to the panel is free.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
In a unanimous verdict, a three-judge panel in Denpasar District Court convicted Heather Mack and boyfriend Tommy Schaefer in the slaying of Sheila von Wiese-Mack.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Without Tillis’ stamp of approval, the panel will be evenly split 12-12 and the nomination will fail.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Admission to the panel is free.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
In a unanimous verdict, a three-judge panel in Denpasar District Court convicted Heather Mack and boyfriend Tommy Schaefer in the slaying of Sheila von Wiese-Mack.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for panel
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At the symposium, a new bachelor of science in geospatial services degree program was launched, beginning with the fall semester.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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While Ben admited to her that the two had met professionally at a medical symposium, the full extent of their acquaintanceship was not revealed until the very end of the finale in a major cliffhanger.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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At a news conference called by Arenas shortly before the committee meeting, Arenas said the deaths of children in the county’s care are unacceptable.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The fact that the political committee is spending in Florida at all marks a significant pivot of national attention toward the state.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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The biannual gathering celebrates the work of the renowned philanthropic initiative, led by the Olga Rabinovich Institute with the goal of supporting the Brazilian film sector through talent development, bursary programs, seminars and mentorship.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lolita feels like a suspiciously low lift for advanced seminar.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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The contract is the subject of a commission of inquiry appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa last year to probe wide-ranging allegations of corruption within the police service.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Democrats currently control six of the state's 11 House seats, and the current map was drawn by a bipartisan commission.—
Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Apple’s John Ternus speaks during Apple’s annual worldwide developer conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California, June 5, 2017.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Olympic sports spotlight After 11 years without a conference title, USC’s women’s tennis team clinched its first-ever Big Ten title with a win over Indiana on Saturday.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Panel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panel. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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