synods

plural of synod

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Noun
  • Maybe someone needs a day without meetings or a desk in a quieter area of the office.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • The fracas played out in heated sermons, editorials, and denominational meetings.
    Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Instead, filmmakers spoke with numerous cardinals who had participated in real conclaves.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Even Queen Mary of Denmark had nothing to say at this year’s Global Fashion Summit, perhaps the industry’s most boldface of sustainability conclaves.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • Here, the bathroom sports white mosaic tiling around the soaking tub, plus more dark-wood cabinets for contrast.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
  • Little hands and furry friends can easily get into cabinets, especially those frequently used for cleaning products like under the kitchen sink.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Working sessions, workshops and problem-solving discussions offer insight into how teams communicate, challenge assumptions and build together.
    Julia Ruttner, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • As for what the programming looks like when FloatLab opens, workshops, outdoor art programs, kayaking and fishing could be among the options.
    Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The issue can be remedied by replacing the car's rear-axle shaft assemblies, according to the recall notice.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
  • So instead of one long conveyor, there will be three sub-assemblies that run down their own lines simultaneously and then join together.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • More families are recognizing the value of defining a clear purpose for their wealth and putting governance structures in place, like family councils with clear decision-making processes.
    April Rudin, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Some local neighborhood councils supported the measure, saying the terms have also been used regularly at their meetings.
    BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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
  • House of Culture, the venue of party congresses in 2016 and 2021.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The outdoor venue held 4,300 people, and another 85,000 spectators watched the fight from large screens set up on the Ellipse, an open area near the White House often used for large gatherings.
    Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2026
  • Through these gatherings, Charlotte continues to show its commitment to building a community where differences are embraced, individuality is celebrated and inclusion remains at the center of bringing people together.
    Amari Riley June 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
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“Synods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synods. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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