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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a public forum called to find out how residents felt about a large discount store being built in their neighborhood
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as in tribunal
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice
a jury may have acquitted Lizzie Borden, but she was guilty of murder in the forum of public opinion
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Recent Examples of forum
Journalists watch Warsh speak during a panel on Wednesday, the last day of the forum.
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Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Kehoe, for example, recently convened a forum promoting the industry’s growth and his administration has pursued large-scale data center projects, including in Kansas City.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
During the 10 days, Hahn answered questions during a community forum and had a series of meetings with groups, including faculty leadership, donors and the board, according to a copy of his schedule.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
The message board is like a mini forum where people can create threads and comment on them.
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Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
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Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Kehoe, for example, recently convened a forum promoting the industry’s growth and his administration has pursued large-scale data center projects, including in Kansas City.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
During the 10 days, Hahn answered questions during a community forum and had a series of meetings with groups, including faculty leadership, donors and the board, according to a copy of his schedule.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
The message board is like a mini forum where people can create threads and comment on them.
—
Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for forum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forum
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Among the attractions are a Maid Cafe inspired by Tokyo’s Akihabara district, the Anime Expo Fashion Show, J-Pop performances, academic symposiums, gaming panels and previews of upcoming anime series and films.
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The Redken Symposium format has evolved over the years—some symposiums have offered more a la carte classes, while this year the focus has been on mainstage sessions.
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Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
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Style it with platform sandals or chunky heels, or go casual with a pair of white sneakers.
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The South China Sea tribunal in 2016 in the Hague has ruled that China cannot legally occupy the shoal.
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The former Sweden youth international took her appeal to CAS after losing her initial claim at a FIFA tribunal.
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The methods used to measure whether vaccines work, and the way they were discussed during the recent seminar, are not a side issue.
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The atmosphere was not much better in my upper-level seminars.
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The emergency docket, nicknamed the shadow docket, offers a venue for a quick answer about whether the government can continue a policy while a challenge is litigated.
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In the venue’s defense, the arena’s near-impenetrable exterior likely had something to do with its appeal.
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She is expected in court throughout the week with her husband's parents, Robert and Kathryn Kirk, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
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Trump is consistently being rebuffed in court; the Justice Department has lost at least a dozen election lawsuits.
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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department During the news conference, Bluthenthal's two children delivered a plea for justice via video, while his mother spoke directly to the crowd.
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And oncology conferences are beginning to include sessions on hormones and how to help women after cancer.
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Similar bills approved by the panel in previous years were never voted on by the full Senate.
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The investor panel that night tried to address this directly.
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“Forum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forum. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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