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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
Election workers milled inside the conference room — home to 13 tabulators set to count ballots.
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Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
As the presidential election loomed, Zaslav, in those comments at the Sun Valley media conference in July, didn’t indicate a preference for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, just a world where M&A is easier.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
So much so, in fact, that the HBO comedy series Silicon Valley created its own version for Hooli CEO Gavin Belson’s conference room in 2016.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
With the goal of creating a fun and engaging way to showcase and educate those at the Orlando, Florida, conference, Impulse used its technology to drive foot traffic to the NARS booth.
—Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
As the presidential election loomed, Zaslav, in those comments at the Sun Valley media conference in July, didn’t indicate a preference for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, just a world where M&A is easier.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
So much so, in fact, that the HBO comedy series Silicon Valley created its own version for Hooli CEO Gavin Belson’s conference room in 2016.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
With the goal of creating a fun and engaging way to showcase and educate those at the Orlando, Florida, conference, Impulse used its technology to drive foot traffic to the NARS booth.
—Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conference
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Tangent Republicans control both the State assembly and Senate in Wisconsin, and the governor’s office is held by Democrat Tony Evers.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Once all testing has been completed, Aptera's goal for full-scale production will be 40 vehicles per day from its final assembly plant in Carlsbad, California.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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Part one of the symposium will take place 4:45-5:30 p.m. June 27 during the Black & Minority Health Fair, when expert panelists will discuss the importance of self-care and how to seek mental health support when needed for seniors and senior caregivers.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 22 June 2024
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The same day, Republican Steve Garvey was at Temple University in Pennsylvania, picking up an award at a women’s sports media symposium.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, discussions with bosses and VIPs will be productive.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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The company is currently in discussions with financing sources to secure short-term funding to continue operations beyond December 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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But according to Scientific American’s Stephanie Pappas, the research didn’t attract widespread attention until this week, when Schwartz presented it at the annual meeting of the American Society of Overseas Research.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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At the end of the meeting, attendees came together to issue an urgent statement.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kaushik was speaking at a Knowledge Series seminar which is part of the Film Bazaar project market that sits alongside the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sign up for a seminar or class that will encourage you to make a lifestyle change that enriches your life.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The former defense minister is in the country for annual strategic security consultations.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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With suitable approaches to working with data and integrating AI solutions, all risks can be eliminated at the consultation stage, clarifying all the challenges.Oleksandr Sheremeta, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The small assemblage of buildings which makeup its skyline blend together, nearly the same color as the almost-tan hills which cradle the community.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Other works in her assemblage include a large-scale painting by F.N. Souza, an installation by Subodh Gupta, and a sculpture by Bharti Kher.Shreejaya Nair, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Cecilia Rene and Regina Morris have graced our panel virtually and are returning for the full, in-person experience.Tiara Allen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Sonic tuning options: Digital upsampling; 5x selectable digital filters; input-assignable analog EQ. Color display: 4.3in 800 x 480 IPS panel.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conference. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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