as in to convene
to meet as a group to decide on something
Republicans caucused last week to choose their candidates.
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Recent Examples of caucus
Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Wendy Dant Chesser, legislative chair of the Indiana Economic Development Association, was caucused in to fill out Fleming's term.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Feb. 2025
Madigan, who spent decades as the speaker of the state House and ruled the Illinois Democratic caucus with a tight grip, is charged with a racketeering indictment accusing him of running his political and government operations like a criminal enterprise.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Democrats hold a 51-49 advantage in the Senate for now with independents such as Sinema who caucus with that party.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Wendy Dant Chesser, legislative chair of the Indiana Economic Development Association, was caucused in to fill out Fleming's term.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
The Democratic caucus met on Tuesday to discuss the USAID overhaul and Musk’s overreach into the federal government, and Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) confirmed to the Washington Examiner that Trump’s comments for the United States to take ownership of the Gaza Strip did not come up.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Feb. 2025
Madigan, who spent decades as the speaker of the state House and ruled the Illinois Democratic caucus with a tight grip, is charged with a racketeering indictment accusing him of running his political and government operations like a criminal enterprise.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Amid the flurry of diplomatic activity, French President Emmanuel Macron convened a meeting of European heads of government in Paris on Monday ahead of the U.S.-Russia talks.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Should Pope Francis step down due to health concerns, a papal conclave would be convened to elect a new pope.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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At previous synods, women were only allowed more marginal roles of observers or experts, literally seated in the last row of the audience hall while the bishops and cardinals took the front rows and voted.—
Nicole Winfield and Trisha Thomas,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Oct. 2023
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In the Polish Pope’s world view, anti-Communism and traditionalism were inextricably combined; for him, renewal had spread out of control, and the regional synods were part of the problem.—
Paul Elie,
The New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2023
Noun
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Though there are mitigation measures builders could take, this swelling or shrinking could lead to movement and distress of pavement, foundations, slabs and other structures, according to the report.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2025
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The track, which contains elements of cumbia music and celebrates movement and Latin American culture, arrives off the back of a stellar year for the contemporary jazz group.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2025
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There were also the Williams signature highly creative steamer trunks rolled down the luxury runway, recalling logistics workers at any of the e-comm distribution centers in the US whose owners are usually members of a billionaire's boys club themselves.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Ali sidestepped it, and Foreman blundered, swapping positions with his challenger, as Ali clubbed him with a head-dazing right blow.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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Discover the cabinet color trends experts are watching for 2025.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Israeli cabinet will convene on Monday after Netanyahu returns to Israel.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Frese’s team hasn’t gotten past the Elite Eight in 10 years.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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Tune in on Tuesday to see which team will get the victory in this 2024-26 Cricket World Cup League 2 competition.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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However, access was restricted to two Treasury Department employees affiliated with DOGE, Tom Krause and Marko Elez, following a legal challenge brought by two unions and an advocacy group.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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The asteroid warning network is affiliated with the United Nations.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
6 Feb. 2025
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After Rubio’s meeting with Mulino last week, the State Department announced Panama had agreed to exempt the U.S. Navy from the fees that every country in the world pays to traverse the canal.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2018 while Trump was president, and did not attend the customary meeting with him following their victory.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Caucus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caucus. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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