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synod

noun

Definition of synodnext
as in caucus

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Recent Examples of synod Yet a minority is wary, fearing that synods could undermine doctrinal clarity or papal authority. — Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025 After the synod, Francis released a letter titled Querida Amazonia, which includes a call for Catholic leaders to learn more about the lives of Native peoples from across the nine countries of the Amazon. — Neomi De Anda, The Conversation, 5 May 2025 These changes between 2016-2023 were a huge difference from synods under Francis’ predecessors, Reese said. — Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025 In the Polish Pope’s world view, anti-Communism and traditionalism were inextricably combined; for him, renewal had spread out of control, and the regional synods were part of the problem. — Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2023 See All Example Sentences for synod
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synod
  1. caucus
  2. cabinet
  3. conclave
  4. meeting
  5. convocation
  6. assembly
  7. council
  8. workshop
Noun
  • Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said some members of his caucus plan to skip Dallas, preferring to stay home and campaign for reelection, but many of them will make an appearance.
    — Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The frustration within the Democratic caucus immediately prompted some calls for harsh consequences.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of caucus
Noun
  • Cheeky pulls bookended with floral shapes can make the act of opening a wardrobe a joyful activity, while glacier-like knobs introduce color to otherwise drab cabinet doors.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The Tray Monitor measures individual battery voltage and temperature using the isoSPI protocol, while the cabinets connect through dual Ethernet ports.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of cabinet
Noun
  • Furthermore, a group of cardinals (birds) is sometimes called a conclave.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • In a conclave already fixated with security and privacy, the mansions will offer even more.
    — Alexandra Phelps Updated May 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Definition of conclave
Noun
  • Those of us among the audience are, by implication, among the meeting’s attendees, and our engagement with Ireland’s play, under Maria Dizzia’s direction, has a certain active power.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Two years ago, quantum technology and AI came up in separate meetings, on separate slides, championed by different people in the room.
    — Dax Grant, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of meeting
Noun
  • Meanwhile, workers across CSU campuses have rallied at fall convocations over the last few weeks to draw attention to their struggle to make ends meet.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In an interview with the Star-Telegram last month, Superintendent Peter Licata said that a third-party entity made the convocation event possible.
    — Samuel O’Neal August 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of convocation
Noun
  • At present, experts said, most of the Indian companies are either investing in setting up downstream assembly and testing facilities or making batteries for mobility, which are more lucrative given the government subsidies.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Photovoltaic cells are laminated between the glass layers of the same insulated glass unit the building already installs, so the facade arrives at the site as one assembly.
    — Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of assembly
Noun
  • On the second and third Sunday of every month, the community council hosts a desahógate.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Traditional political parties were banned, and a council of locals began directly managing the town’s funds.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of council
Noun
  • Ciudad de la Luz already has six soundstages totaling about 118,400 square feet, nearly 30 acres of backlot and about 120,600 square feet of workshops and storage.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Some clubs provide educational workshops to parents on the processes involved and highlighting the potential pitfalls of being caught breaking Premier League and/or FA rules.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of workshop

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