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as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
there will be a discussion panel on Tuesday
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as in committees
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 panels
About half the large panels at the outdoor exhibit had been restored before a February pause in the work.
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Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
This was a theme on multiple panels at SuperReturn.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Because the panels can be 3D-printed, the researchers estimate that the consumable material cost could be only a few tens of euros per piece.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2026
This year’s edition features six packed days of premieres, panels, presentations and sneak peeks, running alongside the three-day MIFA industry market (June 23-26).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Across multiple panels, speakers said traditional SEO is no longer enough.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
For body recovery, joint pain or full-body wellness, panels delivering 660nm red plus 850nm near-infrared cover the most use cases.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
The unanimous appeals court decision tosses a February district court ruling that ordered the National Parks Service (NPS) to restore the panels that were removed from the site.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 18 June 2026
But there are approximately 13 artisans categories that rely on peer group screening panels — and in 2026, those nominations won’t be announced until the following week, on Wednesday, July 15.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
This was a theme on multiple panels at SuperReturn.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Because the panels can be 3D-printed, the researchers estimate that the consumable material cost could be only a few tens of euros per piece.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2026
This year’s edition features six packed days of premieres, panels, presentations and sneak peeks, running alongside the three-day MIFA industry market (June 23-26).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Across multiple panels, speakers said traditional SEO is no longer enough.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
For body recovery, joint pain or full-body wellness, panels delivering 660nm red plus 850nm near-infrared cover the most use cases.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
The unanimous appeals court decision tosses a February district court ruling that ordered the National Parks Service (NPS) to restore the panels that were removed from the site.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 18 June 2026
But there are approximately 13 artisans categories that rely on peer group screening panels — and in 2026, those nominations won’t be announced until the following week, on Wednesday, July 15.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panels
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The center offers first-year seminars for new students and a yearlong, co-curricular residential program for undergraduates that helps people learn to be open-minded, recognize personal cognitive biases and work collaboratively with others even if there are disagreements, according to its website.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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State officials are hosting a series of seminars about the STAR program throughout New York state this July.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Terra Group gave $55,000 to committees for five commissioners — $25,000 for Gilbert and smaller amounts for Bermudez, Gonzalez, Lopez and Regalado.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Burns said the governor’s office and leaders in the state House had agreed to the Senate proposal, which passed out of two committees Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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The anti-expansion provision in the bill now includes the Big 12 and ACC, with the senators changing the language that now includes conferences that bring in $700 million in revenue from not being allowed to join forces like the Avengers.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Beginning in the mid-1990s, LGBTQ activists from leading Fortune 100 corporations would meet at yearly Out & Equal conferences to network and share strategies for creating LGBTQ-inclusive workplace cultures.—
Tamar Carroll,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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New commissions are planned through the MGLC residency program and print workshop.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 June 2026
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At least five states, including California, New York and Maryland, and more than a dozen cities, including Boston, Detroit and Philadelphia, have created have created task forces or commissions to study slavery reparations.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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The clinic carries a strong technical reputation, particularly within hair restoration forums where patients exchange case documentation.—
Ascend Agency,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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On Reddit forums and social media, parents share their worries over the products’ safety and compare notes.—
Sarah Todd,
STAT,
18 June 2026
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“Panels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panels. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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