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
On Wednesday morning, Trump held a brief question-and-answer session with reporters but declined to comment on the ceasefire talks.
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Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2025
The cardinals will vote in secret sessions, and the ballots will be burned in a special stove after each session.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Only one thing stumped me during those scouting sessions.
—Jeffrey A. Brunk, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2025
Musk’s electric vehicle company has gotten pummeled of late, tumbling 22% in the four prior trading sessions after suffering its worst quarter since 2022.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2025
The cardinals will vote in secret sessions, and the ballots will be burned in a special stove after each session.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Only one thing stumped me during those scouting sessions.
—Jeffrey A. Brunk, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2025
Musk’s electric vehicle company has gotten pummeled of late, tumbling 22% in the four prior trading sessions after suffering its worst quarter since 2022.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for session
Noun
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Daily pre-shift meetings are standard at D.C. Cobb’s, where staff are trained on which items to promote based on margins and inventory.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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In virtual work, too many people are showing up to meetings without being mentally prepared, reading the agenda for the first time when the meeting starts, and unsure of what they’re expected to contribute.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Serving as SpaceX's rocket assembly building, the company erected Hangar X just outside the perimeter of Launch Complex 39A so rockets ready to fly can easily roll out on a transporter and be erected atop the launch pad.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Dorel will mail consumers a new headrest pad assembly kit at no charge.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Session.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/session. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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