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as in seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
there will be a discussion panel on Tuesday
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as in committees
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
assembled a prestigious panel to investigate ways to stem the rising cost of health care
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Recent Examples of panels
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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Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
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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Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Flat composite panels transform into curved blades The new method uses 4D printing, which means materials can change shape after they are made.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Rows of horizontal blond wood panels line the walls in a nod to the board-and-batten siding that’s used on barns and sheds, with tall, narrow windows that can slide open to provide cross-ventilation.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Uses a snap-in system compatible with G-Pack panels, scaling from 10 to 20 pounds as training demands grow.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
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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City News Service,
Daily News,
2 July 2026
Instead, opt for a more secure purse like this anti-theft messenger bag, which has a zipper at the top, locking compartments, slash-resistant material, and RFID-blocking panels.
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Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Transforming The Solar Panel Sector Solar energy is central to the global clean transition, but traditional silicon panels are approaching their practical efficiency and cost limits.
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Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
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.
—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Flat composite panels transform into curved blades The new method uses 4D printing, which means materials can change shape after they are made.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Rows of horizontal blond wood panels line the walls in a nod to the board-and-batten siding that’s used on barns and sheds, with tall, narrow windows that can slide open to provide cross-ventilation.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Uses a snap-in system compatible with G-Pack panels, scaling from 10 to 20 pounds as training demands grow.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
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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City News Service,
Daily News,
2 July 2026
Instead, opt for a more secure purse like this anti-theft messenger bag, which has a zipper at the top, locking compartments, slash-resistant material, and RFID-blocking panels.
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Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Transforming The Solar Panel Sector Solar energy is central to the global clean transition, but traditional silicon panels are approaching their practical efficiency and cost limits.
—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panels
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Fellows convened in Los Angeles for several days of meetings, seminars, and networking events in the fall, followed by weekly virtual workshops featuring industry leaders, including Lilly Wachowski and Mark Duplass.
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Instead of focusing only on game drives and Big Five sightings, the experience can also include tracking wildlife, reading animal behavior, understanding subtle signs in the landscape, sleeping out under the stars, astronomy lessons and wildlife seminars.
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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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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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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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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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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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And, more broadly, country-level plans that lay out investable climate projects across different countries received top billing at different forums.
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So people are looking to online forums to find that guidance, and to find those people to worship, in a way.
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“Panels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panels. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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