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as in assemblies
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 seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a conference on the need for international cooperation in combating emerging viruses
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as in discussions
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 conferences
But for women suing the NCAA, universities and athletic conferences over past transgender-athlete policies, the ruling may prove to be an important turning point.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Grants could be canceled due to political whims, and new layers of bureaucracy would inhibit basic scientific activities like publishing papers and attending conferences.
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ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Today, many successful operators generate diversified revenues through conferences, awards, webinars, lead generation, subscriptions, research reports, roundtables and community partnerships.
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Simon Corbett,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Motown is part of the pitch to businesses considering Detroit for conventions, conferences and other large gatherings, Ollinger said.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
Experiments were running, discoveries being made, and conferences hummed with new ideas.
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Florencia Canelli,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
What started with Texas and Oklahoma’s shocking jump from the Big 12 to the SEC in 2021 has continued to trickle down across the rest of college football, especially in the Group of 5 conferences, which are now a Group of 6.
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Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
And oncology conferences are beginning to include sessions on hormones and how to help women after cancer.
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Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
There had always been a party element to the Red44 conferences, but now, in Chicago, the group was finally reaching a breaking point, partly owing to explosive growth on Burdette’s side of the business.
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Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Grants could be canceled due to political whims, and new layers of bureaucracy would inhibit basic scientific activities like publishing papers and attending conferences.
—
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Today, many successful operators generate diversified revenues through conferences, awards, webinars, lead generation, subscriptions, research reports, roundtables and community partnerships.
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Simon Corbett,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Motown is part of the pitch to businesses considering Detroit for conventions, conferences and other large gatherings, Ollinger said.
—
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Experiments were running, discoveries being made, and conferences hummed with new ideas.
—
Florencia Canelli,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
What started with Texas and Oklahoma’s shocking jump from the Big 12 to the SEC in 2021 has continued to trickle down across the rest of college football, especially in the Group of 5 conferences, which are now a Group of 6.
—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
And oncology conferences are beginning to include sessions on hormones and how to help women after cancer.
—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
There had always been a party element to the Red44 conferences, but now, in Chicago, the group was finally reaching a breaking point, partly owing to explosive growth on Burdette’s side of the business.
—
Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conferences
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After the assemblies, longtime Colorado Democratic strategist Mike Dino told CBS Colorado that DeGette's name recognition and congressional seniority were significant advantages in the race, but that her poor showing caught him off guard.
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The company began manufacturing ripcord assemblies in support of the defense effort.
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The atmosphere was not much better in my upper-level seminars.
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They will be associated with Accor and Swissôtel activities for 18 months, which can include activations such as inspiration talks, conferences and seminars for Accor employees and members of the group’s loyalty program.
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Harry's decision comes amid ongoing discussions with the royal family to acquire an appropriate level of security for his family, including Meghan Markle and their two children, Princess Lilibet, 5, and Prince Archie, 7.
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More than 70 students heard directly from Holocaust survivors and educators before participating in smaller breakout discussions.
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Another clutch offering is a workstation for getting computer work done in between meetings.
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Not only that, but government meetings are just clicks away on your cell phone or laptop, an advance that was hastened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.
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The agency made the changes without the customary professional consultations, KFF has reported.
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Indeed, among 20 nations evaluated in a recent report released by the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation dedicated to healthcare analyses, Americans are the most likely to skip medications, treatments, tests, and consultations due to costs.
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Who could forget the countless iterations of her squad, after all, the varied assemblages of laughing friends, mostly women, featuring in Swift’s Fourth of July carousels and birthday tributes and more through the years?
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Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.
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The decisions come at a moment when long-standing debates over race and identity have turned toward immigration, increasing racial diversity and the fairness of policies meant to prevent and redress discrimination.
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Still, Republican lawmakers in Florida and Washington have repeatedly cited Tren de Aragua as evidence of the security risks posed by weak border enforcement, making the gang a central talking point in broader immigration debates.
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“Conferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferences. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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