as in panels
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 committees
Local 150’s president chairs political committees that have poured money into the campaign of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, a likely 2027 mayoral challenger.
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Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
The decision is poised to hand candidates and party committees far greater influence over millions of dollars in election spending, particularly in competitive House and Senate races.
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
However, it is barred from coordinating with individual campaigns or national Republican committees, which adds to the sense of mystery surrounding its plans.
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Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Few if any of the committees called for democracy, which probably would have smacked of anarchy to them.
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T. H. Breen,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
The bill, which counts three cosponsors, has been appointed to two House committees for consideration.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
There is still a dangerous belief, comfortably installed in many management committees, that cybersecurity is a problem that can be solved by writing a check.
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Vicente Pava,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The group, which has a board and committees, aims to enhance the business community and raise funds through events.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
Senate and Assembly budget committees are scheduled to hold hearings Monday morning to review the spending plan and legislators in both chambers are expected to vote on the budget later in the day.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
The decision is poised to hand candidates and party committees far greater influence over millions of dollars in election spending, particularly in competitive House and Senate races.
—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
However, it is barred from coordinating with individual campaigns or national Republican committees, which adds to the sense of mystery surrounding its plans.
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Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Few if any of the committees called for democracy, which probably would have smacked of anarchy to them.
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T. H. Breen,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
The bill, which counts three cosponsors, has been appointed to two House committees for consideration.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
There is still a dangerous belief, comfortably installed in many management committees, that cybersecurity is a problem that can be solved by writing a check.
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Vicente Pava,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The group, which has a board and committees, aims to enhance the business community and raise funds through events.
—
Ashley MacKin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
Senate and Assembly budget committees are scheduled to hold hearings Monday morning to review the spending plan and legislators in both chambers are expected to vote on the budget later in the day.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for committees
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The replacement panels do not include some of detail in the earlier ones, such as a map of slave trade routes and a timeline on slavery.
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The Interior Department did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request when asked on Friday if the panels will be replaced by the July 4 holiday this weekend.
Noun
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The New York State Council of the Arts alone sponsored 68 commissions.
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Upcoming plans for the Balloon Museum also extend to rotating exhibitions, new artist commissions, site-specific works and public programming.
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If Democrats regain control of the House this fall, DeGette could lead one of the most powerful subcommittees in Congress.
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According to the spokesperson, the CSU’s Generative AI Advisory Committee and its three subcommittees unanimously recommended renewing the contract.
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“Committees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committees. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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