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
  • The caucus attempted to push the party right on both fiscal and social conservatism, and often did so by clashing with Republican leadership and moderates.
    — Jack Harvel August 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Although House Democrats are still in the minority, there’s tremendous appetite in the caucus to drive forward on AI regulation next year if Democrats flip the chamber this fall.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of caucus
Noun
  • Our cabinets had been opened and jars of food were all over the ground.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • And on vacation, a lot of people avoid cooking altogether, so these cabinets and pantries are notoriously understocked.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 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
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  • But the mood coming out of Monday’s meeting was that a 20-team model will not be taken seriously.
    — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The report will be officially released today at a Community Development and Human Services Committee meeting.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of meeting
Noun
  • After several contentious summer school board meetings, several listening sessions, press conference and a large-scale convocation event at Dickies Arena, the first day of school is finally here.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The specter of the takeover wasn't apparent on Wednesday morning; the convocation itself was a large-scale pep rally, featuring live music, games, cheering, and dancing, all to boost morale and propel teachers forward.
    — Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of convocation
Noun
  • Not to be cheated in front of the largest assembly of Hall of Famers since the 2008 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, Schwarber flew out twice to deep center field.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • One example of that efficiency in action is the software module flash station, a first for a Ford assembly plant, which ensures vehicles have the latest software prior to module installation.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of assembly
Noun
  • Iran's state broadcaster published the statement by the council's secretary, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, who is also a commander in the powerful Revolutionary Guard.
    — Duarte Dias, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • My father was, in fact, a member of a council that assists the village chief in making decisions for the community.
    — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of council
Noun
  • This summer market will bring together more than 130 craft vendors and feature workshops, photo opportunities and workshops.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Louis Vuitton’s La Fabrique du Temps workshop in Switzerland developed a removable mechanical timepiece inspired by the Tambour watch that can be taken from the car and used as a desk clock.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of workshop

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