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
That includes two oceanfront swimming pools and Kids and Teens Clubs that have crafts sessions, video games, and movie nights.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026
If the House and Senate pass different versions, a joint committee of lawmakers could try to negotiate a compromise before the session is set to end June 1.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
There is still availability for sessions later this year.
—Collaborative Colorado, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Oil prices and bond yields retreated, resulting in a positive session for the S & P 500.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 May 2026
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026
If the House and Senate pass different versions, a joint committee of lawmakers could try to negotiate a compromise before the session is set to end June 1.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
There is still availability for sessions later this year.
—Collaborative Colorado, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Oil prices and bond yields retreated, resulting in a positive session for the S & P 500.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for session
Noun
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Speaking to reporters after his exit meeting with general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen and coach Lindy Ruff, Tuch still didn’t have a lot of clarity on his contract situation, which has been hanging over him all season.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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One skirmish occurred in May 2021, when members of Moms for Liberty (M4L) began to target school board meetings in Williamson County, Tennessee.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Noun
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If a grandmother can't follow the images and short sentences to build the sub-assembly, the guide is too complex.—
Jerry Dolinsky,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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On Monday, prosecutor Ned Lai said freedoms of speech, assembly and association are not absolute rights, accusing Lee and Chow of attempting to blur the focus with human rights arguments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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“Session.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/session. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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