synods

Definition of synodsnext
plural of synod

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for synods
Noun
  • He is done trying to do the former by going to meetings and trying to save kids who can’t save themselves.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
  • Sabalenka leads 2-1 in career meetings with Osaka, who has reached the fourth round in Paris for the first time.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Republicans are already committed to making the Iowa caucuses their first contest in 2028, and delaying the Democratic caucus could reinforce the idea that Democrats don’t prioritize rural voters, the Iowa presenters said.
    Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada have traditionally been among the first states to hold presidential primaries or caucuses, although neither party has set its formal presidential primary and caucus calendar yet.
    Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • In 16th-century Italy, gamblers could wager on the election of civic magistrates and the outcome of papal conclaves.
    Parker Bach, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Behind the large wooden door, its frescoed walls closed to the general public reveal details of the compound's dramatic history, including papal conclaves and the Inquisition interrogation of Galileo Galilei.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Fernandez Bibeau’s portfolio as parks commissioner, effective June 1, will include integrating green infrastructure into the city’s broader open space strategy and strengthening coordination across cabinets to advance the city’s climate goals.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
  • The pull-out mechanism brings items at the back of cabinets forward for easy access.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Lewis oversaw workshops with school kids himself, traveling to schools in his free time, staging mock trials and handing out copies of legal documents, like the Constitution.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
  • There’s a special book club designed for deep dives with your favorite YA authors, as well as signings, conversations, and workshops.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Leading up to the event, students participated in school assemblies focused on pollution, storm drains, marine ecosystems, and the impact litter has on ocean life.
    Daily News, Daily News, 29 May 2026
  • The documents obtained by WIRED also show that fusion centers are currently keeping tabs on in-person assemblies.
    Daniel Boguslaw, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • However, the sheriff’s association is becoming proactive and urges departments to have agreements with county councils regarding the use of commissary funds.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
  • Among Larson’s most passionate supporters is Alex Lawson, executive director of Social Security Works, a national organization with councils in 33 states.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • The list of signatories includes many of the field’s most prominent names, more than 50 of whom have spoken at previous congresses.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Palestinian soccer officials have long argued — including at FIFA annual congresses across the past 15 years, before Infantino was president — that Israel violates statutes by letting teams from settlements in the West Bank play in the national league.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Synods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synods. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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