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Recent Examples of synod
These changes between 2016-2023 were a huge difference from synods under Francis’ predecessors, Reese said.
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Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
At previous synods, women were only allowed more marginal roles of observers or experts, literally seated in the last row of the audience hall while the bishops and cardinals took the front rows and voted.
—Nicole Winfield and Trisha Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2023
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
Vatican summit tackles women’s ordination with a nod from Pope Francis
Vatican synods — held in the past with only bishops and cardinals as voting members — tend to convene two to three times per decade.
—Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2023
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Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
At previous synods, women were only allowed more marginal roles of observers or experts, literally seated in the last row of the audience hall while the bishops and cardinals took the front rows and voted.
—Nicole Winfield and Trisha Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2023
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
Vatican summit tackles women’s ordination with a nod from Pope Francis
Vatican synods — held in the past with only bishops and cardinals as voting members — tend to convene two to three times per decade.
—Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synod
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The 2024 protective order against Graves was known about by local political insiders, but it wasn't formally discussed among council Democrats or leadership last year, Democratic City-County Council members and a person close to the caucus told IndyStar.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
9 July 2025
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While the caucuses allow each group to gain attention for their cause, House Republican leader Vincent Candelora of North Branford said the sheer number of caucuses has become too large.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 July 2025
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The only con to using a cabinet or bookshelf is that it will be exposed to the elements, so make sure to coat the cabinet in a water-resistant sealant to avoid rain damage.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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The entire space comes nearly move-in ready, with cabinets, plumbing, and electrical pre-installed at no charge.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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Prediction markets allow people to stake money on the results of real-world events: elections, papal conclaves, movie review scores and sports—which is more popular now than any other genre.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2025
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The program was followed by a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago who was part of the conclave that elected Leo.—
Holly Meyer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
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At a neighborhood meeting in Northeast Kansas City during the fall of 2019, some concerned residents shouted and even stormed out over bike lanes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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At a June 12 board meeting, board member Megan O'Halloran asked Cassellius to return to the board with a plan for extracurricular activities in October, when the district adjusts its budget based on state funding levels.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Kuang brought a crowd to its feet as the convocation speaker at Georgetown University.—
Jamie Merisotis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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UofA's 2025 Adalberto and Ana Guerrero Student Center graduation celebration was called a convocation on the university's website as recently as Feb. 21, per the Wayback Machine web archive.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
6 Mar. 2025
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That assembly of influences, stretching across half a century, appears with greater and lesser prevalence in each of the band’s numbers.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
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The lower receiver, which Jones is accused of receiving from Prolific Arms, includes the trigger assembly, safety controls, magazine well, grip and other parts, has a serial number.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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News broke in early May of council members approving a six-figure settlement with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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Now, council members led by Zamarripa and Alderman Peter Burgelis want to see that minimum age become more than optional in Milwaukee.—
Alison Dirr,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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Inside the cafés, the brand hosts events ranging from coding classes to financial literacy workshops, which Windbeck said has helped build Capital One’s brand image as more than a credit-card company.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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In a June 16 letter penned by U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, the Human Rights Council outlines more than a dozen reports, as well as studies, regional workshops, and panels mandated by the Council, which could not be completed due to inadequate resourcing.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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“Synod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synod. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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