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as in parliament
the highest lawmaking body of a political unit
the national emergency required a special session of congress
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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
following World War I a great congress of world leaders took place in Paris to plan the postwar world
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
the Canada Trades and Labor Congress
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as in sex
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
laws that once prohibited congress between people of different races
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Recent Examples of congress
All 128 seats in the Senate and all 500 in the lower house, local congresses in 31 states, nine state governorships, and the mayoralty of Mexico City will also be on the ballot.
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Denise Dresser, Foreign Affairs, 17 May 2024
What’s more, there was something unusual about each of those congresses.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 25 Mar. 2024
And the top two were both recent examples: the 115th (2017-18) and 117th (2021-22) congresses.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 25 Mar. 2024
The weeklong meeting of the largely ceremonial congress, which opens Tuesday, is being closely watched for any indications of what steps the government will take to boost the struggling economy.
—Ken Moritsugu and Elaine Kurtenbach, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2024
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Denise Dresser, Foreign Affairs, 17 May 2024
What’s more, there was something unusual about each of those congresses.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 25 Mar. 2024
And the top two were both recent examples: the 115th (2017-18) and 117th (2021-22) congresses.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 25 Mar. 2024
The weeklong meeting of the largely ceremonial congress, which opens Tuesday, is being closely watched for any indications of what steps the government will take to boost the struggling economy.
—Ken Moritsugu and Elaine Kurtenbach, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congress
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Australia introduced a world-first legislation into the country's parliament on Thursday, which would see social media banned for teenagers under the age of 16.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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In Russia, the national parliament has approved the 2025 federal budget with a record $133.7 billion for national defense.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Senior advisors may also be involved in budget oversight, compliance reporting and representing the department in high-level meetings and communications.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The precursor to the Constitution and replaced by that document, the Articles of Confederation created the framework of a federal government while preserving the sovereignty of the states. 1920: The first meeting of the Assembly of the League of Nations took place in Geneva, Switzerland.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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Along with working for the organization, Winn has covered the Giants as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area since 2013.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The red and blue dots never mix because there’s such a distinct separation between sexes.Keaton Bell, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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In 2022, there was a 5.4-year life expectancy gap between U.S. sexes, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Kate Dore, CFP®, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
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On the other side of the country, the head of the Washington state DOT has requested $150 million from the state legislature to address the shortcomings of legacy highways.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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The legislature approved the bill in late March and a few weeks later overrode a veto by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who said the bill advanced too quickly and that there should be a testing period before fully autonomous vehicles are allowed to drive in the state.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Since the ’80s, Tom Loeser and Wendy Maruyama, pioneering figures of the postwar American Studio Craft movement, have created furniture that challenges the conventions of woodworking and uses color with both precision and a sense of irreverence.Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
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Taylor was slated to take the stage as part of the convention's Day 1 kickoff, but scheduling delays appear to have led to his performance being scrapped.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Of course, departments and research institutes are often led by faculty members who continue their scholarly work.Daniel Diermeier, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The race is at a very early stage, said Eric Schickler, co-director of the institute.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Celebration turned into tragedy According to Talley, people were gathered in the parking lot for the school’s annual block party, which marks the final large gathering of homecoming weekend.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Champagne Toast 3-Wick Candle This fruity candle smells like a sparkling spritzer—perfect for setting the mood for a festive gathering.Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Congress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congress. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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