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
To encourage more authentic work, the festival offers feedback sessions for young applicants whose films aren’t accepted.
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Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit alleged Allison received only seven individual therapy sessions over five months, because the facility treated therapy as a privilege, and received no treatment for traumatic events in her history.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Define which activities — such as team meetings, brainstorming sessions, or mentoring — benefit most from in-person interaction.
—Peter Cappelli, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Classroom sessions with prospects serve as a rough opportunity for answers.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s where Ramos also plans to kick off her one-on-one equine therapy sessions.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Yoga mats spread across the grass as The Collective STL and STL Run Crew led fitness sessions.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
With women’s fashion weeks already well established, coming next for FFF are plans to expand with sessions during men’s and precollection seasons.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Subjects Prone to Anxiety Opted for Home Workouts Participants scoring high on neuroticism preferred sessions done at home rather than in the lab, where they were being monitored.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025
Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit alleged Allison received only seven individual therapy sessions over five months, because the facility treated therapy as a privilege, and received no treatment for traumatic events in her history.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Define which activities — such as team meetings, brainstorming sessions, or mentoring — benefit most from in-person interaction.
—Peter Cappelli, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Classroom sessions with prospects serve as a rough opportunity for answers.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s where Ramos also plans to kick off her one-on-one equine therapy sessions.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Yoga mats spread across the grass as The Collective STL and STL Run Crew led fitness sessions.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
With women’s fashion weeks already well established, coming next for FFF are plans to expand with sessions during men’s and precollection seasons.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Subjects Prone to Anxiety Opted for Home Workouts Participants scoring high on neuroticism preferred sessions done at home rather than in the lab, where they were being monitored.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sessions
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In August, Mamdani held meetings with business leaders, including Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, and Robert Wolf, the CEO of 32 Advisors and the former chair and CEO of UBS Americas.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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The working group held 10 meetings between July and September, and talked to various entities affected or interested.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Although the assemblies are fixed, the colorful clusters evoke the dynamic changes these textiles have undergone in different regions and eras.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Those include gatherings like funeral processions, picket lines that do not disrupt vehicle or foot traffic, educational activities and parades or public assemblies contained within corporate boundaries.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the city continues to grow as a MICE destination, hosting congresses, fairs, and international events in venues like the City of Arts and Sciences or Feria València.—
Visit València,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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The letter follows members of the UN’s human rights council in calling for Israel’s suspension from football, while the PFA has done so at the last two FIFA congresses.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Visitors will encounter stories of MoAD’s Emerging Artist Program, its classroom initiatives, and signature gatherings like the Afropolitan Ball and Diaspora Dinner.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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There’s also a new fudgy Polar Pizza that’s perfect for fall gatherings.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Sessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sessions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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