synods

Definition of synodsnext
plural of synod

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for synods
Noun
  • All three meetings between the two NFC West powers were decided by one score.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Johnson had 11 points and 12 rebounds and Lendeborg added 14 points and 14 rebounds for Michigan, which has won six of the past seven meetings.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Even renters can enjoy adding colorful flair to their cooking spaces with the help of wall paint or peel-and-stick wallpaper, or by covering their cabinets in contact paper.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Empty out drawers and cabinets.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The flags were designed alongside each neighborhood's community councils over several planning and brainstorming workshops.
    David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Check out a short film in the IMAX theatre, and keep your eye on the calendar for a slew of events, such as music concerts and family science workshops.
    Elena Donovan Mauer, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The Space Launch System rocket's mobile launch platform is equipped with two tail service masts, large side-by-side structures at the base of rocket that house propellant lines leading to pull-away umbilical assemblies on a side of the booster's engine compartment.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The decree banned all political activities and public assemblies, with martial law troops moving to seize control of the National Assembly.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The flags were designed alongside each neighborhood's community councils over several planning and brainstorming workshops.
    David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The future of Central Florida will not be decided only in boardrooms or downtown councils.
    Christopher Bellingham, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The foundation hosts biannual congresses, with panels devoted to discussing recent threats to the rule of law, and awarding honors to lawyers who defend it.
    Fabio Bertoni, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
  • More than 300 full and non-voting delegates of the powerful Central Committee will gather in Beijing for the closed-door plenum, one of seven meetings typically held within five years, between party congresses.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The sprawling beer garden boasts lush greenery, comfortable seating, firepits, and open-air views perfect for gatherings of all sizes.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Marquette staff met with off-campus housing partners to reinforce potential consequences of hosting parties and large gatherings without safety considerations.
    Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Synods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synods. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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