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as in summoning
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
convened the members of the council for an emergency session
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as in meeting
to come together into one body or place
the conventioneers convened in the auditorium to hear the guest speaker
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Recent Examples of convening
Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The convening of top world leaders was originally scheduled to take place June 14-16, two officials with direct knowledge of G7 planning told Politico EU.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2026
For Togar, sound is not only an artistic medium but also a public instrument—a way of signaling, convening, and shaping collective attention.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Positioning itself as a connective tissue between brands, innovators and capital, Fashion for Good can serve as both a convening force and a testing ground for new ideas, the organization said.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2025
The women at the convening came away determined to reverse course and work to get clean water and sanitation into every home in Southwestern tribal communities, whether through government or nonprofit action.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Dec. 2025
The clink of cutlery and the hiss of the grill, the clouds of steam rising off plates, the heady chaos that comes with a place of public convening, a destination as much as a place of transience.
—Hazlitt, 10 Dec. 2025
The redistricting bill's passage in the House was almost certain, despite House Democrats' attempts to thwart the proceedings through denying quorum and challenging the convening on technical grounds.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025
That led the city of Chicago to wrap their arms around his family, honoring Devon with two awards at the Brilliance & Excellence Movement's quarterly convening at Malcolm X College.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
By convening the consistory immediately after those Holy Year events, Leo appears to be signaling the unofficial launch of his own pontificate, and charting a course aligned with his priorities.
—Anna Matranga, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Across the country, institutions that once focused mainly on preservation and education are reframing their purpose to include convening civic dialogue and helping visitors navigate complex issues together.
—Devon Akmon, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Across the country, institutions that once focused mainly on preservation and education are reframing their purpose to include convening civic dialogue and helping visitors navigate complex issues together.
—Devon Akmon, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
The California Health Care Foundation, one of the convening groups, has sought ideas for overhauling the program and is selecting five concept briefs to develop into full papers.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
The Kansas Legislative Coordinating Council is convening, and the topic is expected to be about the state’s STAR bonds and an effort to build a stadium for the Chiefs, the Star’s Kacen Bayless and Sam McDowell reported.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
Amid these unprecedented shifts, Korean creatives are convening to strategize around protecting the value of their work and retain control over their IP.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
In Abu Dhabi, the world’s top asset managers are convening as the government commits tens of billions of dollars to accelerate its ascent as a global financial hub.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Dec. 2025
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Semafor today announced the Global Advisory Board for its flagship Semafor World Economy annual convening this spring.
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Even before convening in the White House, all parties appeared to have made their stance regarding the issue abundantly clear.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for convening
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Megan Thee Stallion at Weekend One of Coachella Megan Thee Stallion’s Coachella set on April 13, 2025, was a convocation of Black womanhood and a celebration of lineage.—
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Moreover, despite Protestant church ministers migrating to Ulster to convert the native Irish to the Protestant faith, and a national convocation of the church issuing new articles against Catholics, the Catholic Church in Ireland continued to grow in strength.—
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Winds will shift northerly overnight, summoning colder air as the system departs.—
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But Lee finally had him at his disposal again, summoning the eighth-year pro into the rotation in the first quarter after initially going to Tre Mann to spell Ball.—
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With fewer than half of Americans meeting the weekly physical exercise recommendations, prioritizing movement often matters more than the exact timing.—
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As an aspiring rapper himself, Forté joined the Refugee Camp All-Stars after meeting Wyclef and Pras.—
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Those cases are reviewed by officers and can result in criminal traffic summonses requiring a court appearance.—
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Each of the drivers received citations and criminal summonses, including for unregistered and uninsured motor vehicles.—
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The government in Caracas wants Venezuelans out and about, though the streets are quiet, apart from a few militia members mustering with their motorcycles.—
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While mustering through those early days may have been a bit of a drag, each one counted as a step forward to Watkins, who approached them with the mental intensity she’s known for on the court.—
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The post was shared quickly, gathering more than 250 comments in less than a day.—
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European and Ukrainian representatives are gathering in Paris again on Wednesday for further talks regarding a potential peace deal to end Russia's full-scale invasion of the country.—
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But the demolition application didn’t pass DOB muster, either, and by the end of the year, the Mirage still hadn’t been granted permission to be torn down or to reopen.—
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Furry Friends volunteers and their pets are carefully screened, and must pass muster as a team after taking a class led by a professional animal behaviorist.—
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At least 100 demonstrators gathered in New York City's Federal Plaza in the rain Saturday afternoon to condemn the shooting, calling for justice for Good's family and the abolishment of ICE.—
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Several minutes later, officers responded to a report of a man calling for help near Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside after being shot.—
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“Convening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convening. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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