as in meetings
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 sessions
Zach Galifianakis plays the retired Carl Bardolph, who’s considered a gnomic sage by the Duncans of the world even as his sessions with JoAnne uncover an overgrown child beholden to fits of rage.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
Still, both stocks have swung wildly, rising and falling by double-digit percentages in single sessions.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
This process works best on young weeds and may require several sessions for mature weeds with large taproots.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
The union said, as of Saturday, no more mediation sessions have been scheduled.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Practices like cold plunging, sauna sessions and acupuncture became part of her rhythm, alongside a deeper focus on nutrition and daily habits.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 12 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
The study is in its first phase, bringing together groups of 9 or 10 medical, nursing and physical-therapy students in virtual-reality sessions.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Tabling new items is common so council members can hold work sessions to discuss and refine the language of the measures.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
Still, both stocks have swung wildly, rising and falling by double-digit percentages in single sessions.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
This process works best on young weeds and may require several sessions for mature weeds with large taproots.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
The union said, as of Saturday, no more mediation sessions have been scheduled.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Practices like cold plunging, sauna sessions and acupuncture became part of her rhythm, alongside a deeper focus on nutrition and daily habits.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 12 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
The study is in its first phase, bringing together groups of 9 or 10 medical, nursing and physical-therapy students in virtual-reality sessions.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Tabling new items is common so council members can hold work sessions to discuss and refine the language of the measures.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sessions
Noun
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The parks report was launched, in part, by what Fisher and a UC Irvine public health expert, Jason Douglas, heard during meetings with people who live near the parks in South Los Angeles.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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Children are welcome at the Adult Learners Club’s meetings and provided with games and movies to entertain them while their parents get down to business.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The flexible stack can be laminated under existing display or interface assemblies, allowing integration without major redesigns or complex component integration.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Sessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sessions. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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