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
  • Amid speculation that Fetterman may abandon Democrats, Schumer this week urged his colleague to remain in the party, arguing that there is room for widely divergent political views in the Senate caucus.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026
  • His parents and a congressional caucus questioned the results after the teen’s answers were rejected.
    — Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 25 July 2026
Definition of caucus
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  • And with the advent of AI-everything, cutouts are old-world antidotes, imbuing a cabinet with a sense of nostalgia, emphasis on craft, and cozy flair.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
  • Wilson was the director of the Missouri Department of Revenue under Carnahan and the cabinet director under Holden.
    — Jack Harvel July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of cabinet
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  • 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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  • Public areas—including the lobby, restaurants, and meeting spaces—are all wheelchair accessible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • McDonald and others now want the DAR’s national leadership to call a special meeting in October for members to once again consider limits on the organization’s definition of a woman.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Definition of meeting
Noun
  • In Palm Springs, about two hours away, a convocation of Marilyn look-alikes was held under the Marilyn Monroe statue on May 31 just before her June 1st birthday.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of convocation
Noun
  • Engineers must align all parts to millimeter-level tolerances during pre-assembly so the components fit accurately once placed in the reactor cavity.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
  • The wrist is a complex assembly of eight bones, three principal joints, ligaments and tendons, with scant muscle around them.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of assembly
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  • Ellington filed an order of protection in 2023 against a person who allegedly had circulated his neighborhood and property with a gun, searching for the then-council member.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • During a public meeting June 3, the council unanimously approved a non-binding memorandum of understanding with The Rinks Foundation, a nonprofit that runs eight such facilities throughout Southern California, including one in Poway.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of council
Noun
  • Though the institute will host its workshops in New York, fellows can participate remotely or in person.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • Calligraphy and kintsugi workshops are available for an extra fee.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of workshop

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