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as in assemblies
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 seminars
a meeting featuring a group discussion
a conference on the need for international cooperation in combating emerging viruses
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as in discussions
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 conferences
When are parent-teacher conferences.
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Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
The guide recommends staying current by reading academic papers, taking courses, and attending conferences.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Jan. 2026
Also, the reality is that those income streams are for a minority of college athletes who typically play football or basketball in power conferences.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The Athletic reported that the plan received little traction with the commissioners of the major conferences and faced significant hurdles related to the conferences’ existing TV deals with ESPN/ABC, Fox, CBS and NBC.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The company’s other plans for the building include converting the former press room into a large event space — perhaps for tech conferences or even entertainment like World Cup watch parties.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
How the conferences divide the money is up to them.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Those conferences will be represented in Thursday night’s first CFP semifinal between Miami and Mississippi in the Fiesta Bowl.
—Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Cinema United has talked to executives at both Netflix and Paramount, but is looking for commitments more concrete than what has been said in statements or at conferences, said Michael O’Leary, the CEO of the trade association.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conferences
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The round-table style of the gathering – pioneered during large-scale assemblies organized by Pope Francis – signals Leo’s plan to continue his predecessor’s approach of seeking a more welcoming church, with leaders listening closely to Catholics in the pews.—
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As a remedy, dealers inspected the affected vehicles and repaired the rear coil assemblies when needed, at no cost to owners.—
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Special guests and experts will lead seminars on fishing, gardening and cooking on three separate stages.—
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The event is part of the Northwest Health HealthyU series, a community program that provides free seminars on various health and wellness topics.—
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Others come during private discussions.—
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Skubal’s side evidently saw little point in advancing the discussions.—
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Pay Attention supports meetings and conversations with real-time transcription and translation when enabled.—
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Instead, Republican staffers sullenly reported to messaging meetings to talk about immigration.—
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Presenter Minnie Driver brought even more gleam to the carpet in a strapless column dress with embellished semi-sheer panels plus jewelry by Rahaminov Diamonds and Saidian Vintage Jewels.—
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Steel is more durable than wood or plastic, and this large planter box has extra-thick panels with inner support bars to keep precious plants protected.—
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Alzugaray added that Cuba’s government should be in the midst of intense conversations and consultations with its allies, like China and Russia.—
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Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center’s nutrition consultations add to a lineup that leans toward learning and immersion.—
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Non-Orientable Nkansa, 2017, one of his earliest large-scale installations, announced his dedication to monumental assemblages that fixate on negligence and crumbling edifices.—
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His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.—
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Goldman’s interest comes as prediction markets gain visibility amid debates over market transparency and regulatory boundaries.—
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The importance of information literacy has only grown with the rise of content generated by AI and large language models (LLMs), sparking new debates about reliability, accountability and correction.—
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“Conferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferences. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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