as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a panel discussion on capital punishment
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Recent Examples of panel discussion
Saturday Night Live writer Jim Downey reflected on his time on the show during a panel discussion at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday.
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Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Also Friday at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, there are several panel discussions, including one with legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Along with parades, other activities take place throughout Pride Month, both online and in-person, such as drag shows, panel discussions, and more.
—Allison Hope, Parents, 3 June 2026
In the panel discussion, Pender and Prince William spoke about global issues like populism and how young people are operating outside of traditional institutions.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
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Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Also Friday at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, there are several panel discussions, including one with legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Along with parades, other activities take place throughout Pride Month, both online and in-person, such as drag shows, panel discussions, and more.
—Allison Hope, Parents, 3 June 2026
In the panel discussion, Pender and Prince William spoke about global issues like populism and how young people are operating outside of traditional institutions.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for panel discussion
Noun
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Some research suggests other benefits, too, according to a recent symposium from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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Another four-story building — The Forum — will feature Jacobs Celebration Hall, a 500-person venue for symposiums and conferences.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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As part of their preparations, the 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials (VMOs) have gathered in Miami for a 10-day seminar, which began over the weekend.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Every speaker and panelist at the business seminar was chosen with intention, in addition to the three-day event’s second-year location, at Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino, Kemp said.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Weigman’s return makes the Cougars a dark horse contender in the conference.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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The keynote also brought a broad expansion of Apple Intelligence features across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, making AI the defining theme of Cook’s final developer conference.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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Visitors can observe the Wall of Names where their names are engraved on 40 large marble panels, look out over the field where their remains lie to this day and listen to the Tower of Voices, a one-of-a-kind wind chime structure that honors those 40 voices through sound.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Think light wood floors, grey walls, marble bathrooms, and control panel features that offer both style and functionality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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“Panel discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panel%20discussion. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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