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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
And the second-to-none acoustics, with 10,000 state-of-the-art fiber panels that project sound throughout the theater, will leave you awed.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
About half of the large panels at the outdoor exhibit have been restored this week at the site of the former President's House on Independence Mall.
—Tassanee Vejpongsa, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
One dress was a cocktail of red and rose georgette overlaid with wafer-thin panels of tulle and topped with a ribbon of beaded embroidery.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
The solar industry has spent two decades focused on deployment and becoming the low carbon clean renewable energy of choice, getting panels installed on rooftops and into utility-scale farms.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The museum also hosts events like film screenings and panels.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Only members of the nine-member Board of Regents governing the state's three public universities could serve on the panels that oversee the selection of new university leaders.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
Huge crowds at the venue — which was open to the public on its first couple of days — contributed to long queues and some delegates being unable to attend their panels.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Young has also spoken on panels for the Asian American Journalists Association, American Library Association, NOVA Science Studio and the New York Botanical Garden.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
About half of the large panels at the outdoor exhibit have been restored this week at the site of the former President's House on Independence Mall.
—Tassanee Vejpongsa, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
One dress was a cocktail of red and rose georgette overlaid with wafer-thin panels of tulle and topped with a ribbon of beaded embroidery.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
The solar industry has spent two decades focused on deployment and becoming the low carbon clean renewable energy of choice, getting panels installed on rooftops and into utility-scale farms.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The museum also hosts events like film screenings and panels.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Only members of the nine-member Board of Regents governing the state's three public universities could serve on the panels that oversee the selection of new university leaders.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
Huge crowds at the venue — which was open to the public on its first couple of days — contributed to long queues and some delegates being unable to attend their panels.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Young has also spoken on panels for the Asian American Journalists Association, American Library Association, NOVA Science Studio and the New York Botanical Garden.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panels
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The Progressive Boat Show Experience features experiential boating lifestyle activations, entertainment, cuisine and educational seminars.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the spring, the Sonnenalp also makes an ideal basecamp for attending the seminars, grand tastings, and indulgent winemaker dinners of Vail’s beloved food and wine festival, the Taste of Vail.—
Sarah Kuta,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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For one, organizing committees can push to add new sports or new disciplines, and often do so in ways that boost their medal hauls.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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That means testifying before legislative committees, meeting with DHHS leadership, and advocating for sustained funding—not one-time fixes—for mental health beds, crisis stabilization units, and step-down facilities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The tech billionaire was due to speak at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, billed as one of the biggest AI conferences in the Global South.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Brown transfer Nana Owusu-Anane had offers from all four power conferences, most notably Kansas.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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In one complaint cited by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a gold dealer and custodian allegedly charged nearly $150,000 in fees and commissions on a $300,000 gold IRA rollover.—
Jessica Walrack,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Insurance companies plan to meet the lower premium cost requirement in Nevada by cutting broker fees and commissions, which prompted opposition from insurance brokers in the state.—
Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2026
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Organizers say the space will offer a dynamic schedule of events, including art exhibits, live performances, community forums, and educational workshops.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The fund also has invite-only forums, such as last year’s in Montana that featured actor Kevin Costner, where investors can hear about potential projects directly from those involved, which can include A-list stars.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Panels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panels. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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