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 is an informal group of lawmakers who support motorsports.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • Following the fallout from the Platner scandal, progressives view the Upper Midwest Senate races as their last chance to shape the Democrats’ Senate caucus and prove their theory of the case in the midterm elections.
    — Matt Brown, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of caucus
Noun
  • Netanyahu, however, has neither endorsed or denounced these settlement plans, and they have not been brought before the Israeli cabinet.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Interior designer Jennifer Beget recently designed a small bathroom with light green walls, along with green tiles and cabinets.
    — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
Definition of cabinet
Noun
  • Not city officials or the Georgia Department of Transportation, but a mixture of FIFA, broadcasters and maybe the papal conclave.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 21 June 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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  • Leipzig made a concerted effort to persuade the Austrian international to stay with them, but failed to do so, over the course of several meetings.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Pezeshkian was speaking Monday at a meeting of Iran’s Supreme Judicial Council.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of meeting
Noun
  • Attendance at this year’s show is up about 5% from last year, according to Cinema United, the trade group that organizes the four-day convocation of thousands of movie theater owners, studio executives and industry folks at Caesars Palace.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
  • On March 5, Washington Square News editor Leena Ahmed broke the story that NYU has canceled all live student graduation speakers for all of its upcoming commencement and convocation ceremonies this spring.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of convocation
Noun
  • Active lubrication for the shafts and gear assembly further helps manage heat during demanding operation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • To help fuel that growth, JPMorgan announced a $24 million investment through loans and philanthropic grants to support a new submarine manufacturing and assembly facility expected to create 450 permanent jobs.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of assembly
Noun
  • What’s standing between the Trail Blazers and a bunch of public money for a stadium deal is their willingness to accommodate this council.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Yet another hurdle is Chicago Parking Meters itself, which has threatened to sue the city if the council doesn’t approve the Stonepeak deal.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of council
Noun
  • Mornings begin with a gentle workout followed by workshops on topics like breath work and meditation, while afternoons are busy with winery tours, cooking classes, horseback riding, and other cultural delights.
    — Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • He was named GoCreate director before the community workshop opened in 2017.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of workshop

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