as in meeting
a gathering of a group of people for a specified purpose
The impending economic crisis prompted widespread calls for a special session of the legislature to enact emergency measures. Court is in session.
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Recent Examples of session
It is not expected to be included in the list of bills announced by King Charles III for the next session of Parliament, which begins May 13.
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ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The session ended March 13, with legislators in limbo.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition to browsing comics and meeting artists, visitors will be able to participate in tabletop gaming sessions designed for beginners.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Handlers are required to keep the dogs on leash and hold onto the leash for the whole session.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The session ended March 13, with legislators in limbo.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition to browsing comics and meeting artists, visitors will be able to participate in tabletop gaming sessions designed for beginners.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Handlers are required to keep the dogs on leash and hold onto the leash for the whole session.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for session
Noun
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The plan includes the addition of office and research space for the University of Maryland's School of Architecture, along with community meeting spaces.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rules relating to meetings, notices, proxy voting, remote participation, board composition, and election procedures have also been addressed in response to the growing use of virtual meetings and electronic processes.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Three Northern California Republicans are running in a competitive race for an open assembly seat long held by Assemblymember James Gallagher, R-Yuba City.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Roles available at the Lexington facility range from production welders and assembly technicians to certified welding inspectors, commissioning test operators, quality technicians, overhaul technicians, painters, straighteners, and transportation equipment operators.—
Tobias Bauer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Session.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/session. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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