as in panel
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
a committee in charge of planning the organization's annual Christmas party
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Recent Examples of committee
Then last month, the House Oversight committee -- with Republican support --subpoenaed Bondi to appear for a deposition in front of the committee.
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Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
In early March, Kimberly Brandt, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ chief operating officer, testified before the House oversight committee on hospice fraud in California.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
The federal government and Illinois lawmakers should follow the lead of states such as California and Arizona and shine a light on dark money by requiring political committees to reveal where their largest contributions come from.
—Alisa Kaplan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The Justice Department's release of millions of pages of Epstein files did little to tamp down criticism, prompting a House committee with the support of five Republicans to subpoena Bondi to answer questions under oath.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2026
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Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
In early March, Kimberly Brandt, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ chief operating officer, testified before the House oversight committee on hospice fraud in California.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
The federal government and Illinois lawmakers should follow the lead of states such as California and Arizona and shine a light on dark money by requiring political committees to reveal where their largest contributions come from.
—Alisa Kaplan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The Justice Department's release of millions of pages of Epstein files did little to tamp down criticism, prompting a House committee with the support of five Republicans to subpoena Bondi to answer questions under oath.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for committee
Noun
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Bedside touch panels control lighting, temperature, and window shades without the usual hunt for switches.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Myers spoke on a panel at SXSW in March about life as an influencer navigating mental health.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The commission approved legislation related to the potential move in December.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump has since purged both commissions of critics and appointed loyalists to take their places.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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More than half of that money would go toward fixing the kitchen, Dennison told the parks subcommittee.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Testimony at an Iowa House subcommittee meeting on April 1 was split between groups representing farmers, who supported the bill, and those representing equipment manufacturers and dealers, who opposed it.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committee. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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