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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
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.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
For at-home upgrades, red light therapy panels are widely available on Amazon at lower price points, and many local gyms, including Planet Fitness, now offer red light saunas.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
It’s made with a ton of anti-theft features, including locking zippers, slash-resistant body panels and straps, and RFID-blocking protection.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Reviewers are screened for prior collaborations and conflicts of interest with applicants, panels are structured to prevent disciplinary insularity, and majority self-citation is flagged as a disqualifying bias (the OMB rule’s citations are almost entirely self-cited).
—Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Gold folding panels, hanging banners and historical imagery seem almost ceremonial.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
There’s also programming planned across the weekend, including a cosplay catwalk for people to show off their work, an X-Men improv show, and panels where people can learn to draw Star Wars characters or hear discussions about disability representation in comics.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
So, herding under these glass panels feels like something is wrapping around my head.
—Sanggay Tashi, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
The nylon fabric panels are sewed together with strips of Kevlar.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
For at-home upgrades, red light therapy panels are widely available on Amazon at lower price points, and many local gyms, including Planet Fitness, now offer red light saunas.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
It’s made with a ton of anti-theft features, including locking zippers, slash-resistant body panels and straps, and RFID-blocking protection.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Reviewers are screened for prior collaborations and conflicts of interest with applicants, panels are structured to prevent disciplinary insularity, and majority self-citation is flagged as a disqualifying bias (the OMB rule’s citations are almost entirely self-cited).
—Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Gold folding panels, hanging banners and historical imagery seem almost ceremonial.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
There’s also programming planned across the weekend, including a cosplay catwalk for people to show off their work, an X-Men improv show, and panels where people can learn to draw Star Wars characters or hear discussions about disability representation in comics.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
So, herding under these glass panels feels like something is wrapping around my head.
—Sanggay Tashi, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
The nylon fabric panels are sewed together with strips of Kevlar.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panels
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There are also wellness seminars in Mandarin, Korean and Hmong and counseling and therapy in Mandarin and Korean.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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This week, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences voted by 458 to 201 to limit A grades to no more than 20 percent of students in a class, plus four additional A’s to accommodate smaller seminars.—
Sage Lattman,
airmail.news,
28 May 2026
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The array of awards are chosen by civil servants’ committees based on nominations from the government and the public.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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About 5% went to Democrats, with the rest going to bipartisan groups or committees without a clear partisan lean.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Additionally, during the 2026-27 school year, the UIL will allow a 35-second shot clock for basketball that will be optional in all conferences for varsity tournaments and showcases upon mutual agreement between coaches.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Unsurprisingly, some rival schools and conferences, even Tech's own Big 12 Conference, haven't exactly been pleased with this outcome.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Those rewards are defined as the amount that the commissions paid on trades exceed the bank’s cost to execute the transactions.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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In our view, the best solution is still to leave it to the states, which should have independent commissions create maps based on geography, not politics.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The frustration was echoed across online investing forums, where Reddit users reported receiving allocations as small as one share despite strong interest in the offering.—
Ashley Capoot,CJ Haddad,Samantha Subin,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Of course, these are consensual private forums.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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“Panels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panels. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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