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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
the conference voted to conclude that day's meeting and to resume discussions the next morning
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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a conference on the need for international cooperation in combating emerging viruses
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
a parent-teacher conference to discuss a student having trouble in school
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Recent Examples of conference
His ability to create his own shot, particularly in big moments, will be attractive to power conference teams.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
The astronauts had a conference just now with Kelsey Young, the Artemis II lunar science lead, to discuss technical details of the upcoming flyby and science goals for the day.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
In his tenure as the women’s basketball coach, the program won 16 conference titles, five regional championships with five national tournament appearances and one NJCAA Final Four.
—Mac Engel
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The Pelicans are 16-33 in conference games.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
The astronauts had a conference just now with Kelsey Young, the Artemis II lunar science lead, to discuss technical details of the upcoming flyby and science goals for the day.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
In his tenure as the women’s basketball coach, the program won 16 conference titles, five regional championships with five national tournament appearances and one NJCAA Final Four.
—Mac Engel
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The Pelicans are 16-33 in conference games.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conference
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Three Northern California Republicans are running in a competitive race for an open assembly seat long held by Assemblymember James Gallagher, R-Yuba City.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Roles available at the Lexington facility range from production welders and assembly technicians to certified welding inspectors, commissioning test operators, quality technicians, overhaul technicians, painters, straighteners, and transportation equipment operators.—
Tobias Bauer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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But tonight , the story of FDR’s visit to Miami will be retold at a symposium at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida in downtown Miami, a stone’s throw from the courthouse where Zangara was sentenced to die.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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There is a historic relationship between visual art and nuclear war, said Jim Walsh, a senior research associate at the MIT Security Studies Program on nuclear weapons risk issues in Iran and North Korea, who is also a speaker at the exhibit’s closing symposium.—
Chloe Shrager,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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An online discussion about forming an unofficial supporters section brought four guys together for a beer.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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Have a frank discussion with your lawyer.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Hernandez said he was encouraged by recent meetings with Republican members of Congress from his home state, Florida, but worries other priorities will drown out the bill, as has happened in the past.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fire department sedan strikes pedestrian – $225,000 Although this item was deferred by the Board of Estimates until its next meeting, the city’s law and finance department approved a near-quarter-million-dollar payout to Daryl Bailey after a Baltimore City Fire Department sedan struck him.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, the organization hosted a seminar with special effects makeup artist Veniesa Dillon on sculpting techniques and prosthetic application.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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In March 2016, Pharrell accepted an invite from professor Bob Power to sit in on a senior seminar at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
2 Apr. 2026
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Empire Today supplies your flooring, schedules in-home design consultations and measures your home for new flooring.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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That statement prompted a consultation with the hospital's child abuse pediatrician, who then filed a CPS report.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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That leads to longer build times as those complicated parts are sewn together with assemblages of other, smaller parts, before being shipped across the ocean, and eventually trucked to the final construction site.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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The $40 million asking price includes the furnishings, an assemblage of premium Italian brands such as Minotti and Flou, highlighted by a statement Edra sofa that runs about $32,000.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conference. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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