as in meetings
a gathering of a group of people for a specified purpose
The impending economic crisis prompted widespread calls for a special session of the legislature to enact emergency measures. Court is in session.
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Recent Examples of sessions
All training sessions were open to non-attorneys and interdisciplinary team members who support clients, including peer mentors, social workers and other contractors.
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Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
The topics can range from a big decision on the horizon, to how to handle a challenging team dynamic; and one to three times annually, the pair meets in person for full-day sessions, delving into the Knix founder’s childhood, as well as her future career goals.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
These sessions cover the reasoning behind strategies, helping participants see how different elements work together.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Falco and Panther Burns regrouped and booked two three-hour sessions at Ardent Records in Midtown, once hectic with overflow from Stax but now booking sessions with national acts like ZZ Top.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 8 Feb. 2026
Short, regular sessions beat all-or-nothing thinking.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Great for gym sessions, short runs, and all-day wear, this sneaker is a no-brainer daily driver shoe.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The organization will host four in-person info sessions and 3 office hours to support applicants and answer any questions residents may have.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Contract bargaining sessions between EMS unions and City Hall are expected to continue later this month, members said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
The topics can range from a big decision on the horizon, to how to handle a challenging team dynamic; and one to three times annually, the pair meets in person for full-day sessions, delving into the Knix founder’s childhood, as well as her future career goals.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
These sessions cover the reasoning behind strategies, helping participants see how different elements work together.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Falco and Panther Burns regrouped and booked two three-hour sessions at Ardent Records in Midtown, once hectic with overflow from Stax but now booking sessions with national acts like ZZ Top.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 8 Feb. 2026
Short, regular sessions beat all-or-nothing thinking.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Great for gym sessions, short runs, and all-day wear, this sneaker is a no-brainer daily driver shoe.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The organization will host four in-person info sessions and 3 office hours to support applicants and answer any questions residents may have.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Contract bargaining sessions between EMS unions and City Hall are expected to continue later this month, members said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sessions
Noun
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All three meetings between the two NFC West powers were decided by one score.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Johnson had 11 points and 12 rebounds and Lendeborg added 14 points and 14 rebounds for Michigan, which has won six of the past seven meetings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Space Launch System rocket's mobile launch platform is equipped with two tail service masts, large side-by-side structures at the base of rocket that house propellant lines leading to pull-away umbilical assemblies on a side of the booster's engine compartment.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The decree banned all political activities and public assemblies, with martial law troops moving to seize control of the National Assembly.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Sessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sessions. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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