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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
a war council attended by the top commanders of each of the armed services
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
the neighborhood council decided to campaign for a new park
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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
summoned to a council to discuss ways that the state could improve medical care for the elderly
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as in consultation
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
an unscheduled council in the judge's chambers
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Recent Examples of council
Karo Torossian, a longtime presence at the council horseshoe, has left city government after 15 years with Council District 2.
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
The El Cajon City Council meets every two weeks and the agenda had already been published for the Tuesday meeting when the need for the emergency declaration was discovered, so a special council meeting was called.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Both council members acknowledged that the project has taken a while to get off the ground.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025
Miami Shores residents will elect three at-large council members on Tuesday, April 8.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
The El Cajon City Council meets every two weeks and the agenda had already been published for the Tuesday meeting when the need for the emergency declaration was discovered, so a special council meeting was called.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Both council members acknowledged that the project has taken a while to get off the ground.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025
Miami Shores residents will elect three at-large council members on Tuesday, April 8.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for council
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Almost every large organization has too many meetings.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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According to the group’s leadership, who guided members through meetings with lawmakers on The Hill, there’s low-hanging fruit to be plucked, namely in the form of government contracts and funding for military applications.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2025
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In addition to his résumé as an actor, Barty was an advocate for others with dwarfism and founded the Little People of America organization and the Billy Barty Foundation.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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By embracing these approaches, leaders can strengthen their organization's commitment to DEI, turning potential challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The eight will be honored at a ceremony during the 15th annual A STEP UP assistant coaches professional development symposium at Queens University in Charlotte.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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The state’s top public safety officials warned attendees at the annual Connecticut emergency management symposium Tuesday that the only certainty is that billions of dollars currently slated for emergency operations across the U.S. are under review by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers will be able to stream the live feed of their local CBS affiliate, as well as access the show on demand.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, ticket sales for the band Oasis' reunion tour led to widespread controversy, leaving thousands of fans infuriated and sparking a government consultation in the United Kingdom.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Wendy Davis was called for a foul on the last play of the game but after a consultation between the two officials – one of whom was Kantner – Kantner called off the foul and the game was over.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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Known for its exclusivity and high production value, Desert Nights continues to evolve as a sophisticated gathering on one of the world’s most famous estates.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The star offensive tackle confirmed the news, initially reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport, at an intimate gathering Saturday night in Miami.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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These microscopic organisms have what are essentially built-in compass needles, said Caroline Monteil, a microbial ecologist at the French research institute CEA.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
1 Apr. 2025
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The following year, Cooper became president and CEO of the museum, replacing Kathryn Hill who announced her retirement after leading the institute for six years.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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The fellowship program allows participants to be mentored by an Academy members and have access to networking and seminars.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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Educational workshop: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual interactive seminar on marketing and how to generate extraordinary results at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 25.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Council.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/council. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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