Thesaurus results for CONFERENCES

conferences

noun

plural of conference

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 Micron expects the Boise facility to host research conferences, workshops and innovation forums alongside its laboratory work. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 While the Power 4 conferences argue about schedule strength, the Group of 6 will give us a bevy of cross-conference games featuring top teams in an exciting slate. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The company expanded Gemini’s AI note-taking beyond Google Meet to include in-person conversations, Zoom conferences, and Microsoft Teams sessions. — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The facility is expected to convene world-class research conferences, workshops and innovation forums in Boise. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026 The funding will help turn AdaCAD from a research project into a self-sustaining ecosystem through workshops, residencies, conferences, microgrants, a summer school program and an advisory board. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 The cap on conference realignment means the Power 4 conferences (the ACC, Big 10, Big 12 and SEC) would be limited to 19 total members. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 The top-to-bottom strength of the nation's two preeminent conferences, particularly the SEC, means most programs in those leagues have a reasonably demanding slate. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 What happens on the flight back from Vegas definitely doesn’t stay in Vegas, and an attendee of the cybersecurity conferences held there last week is now on a glide path to learning that the hard way. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The front and rear shock absorber assemblies will be replaced if deemed necessary at no charge.

— Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
The agreements cover avionics and ejector assemblies used on the SM-3 Block IB and Block IIA interceptors.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

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The ambitious festival also promised a youth jazz camp and youth jazz intensive/master class, and seminars on the state of jazz in America.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
DeForde's organization works to convince doctors and nurses to treat people with addiction, conducting online training and in-person seminars.

— Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

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The space station has had a leak on the Russian side for several years, and astronauts recently and briefly sheltered in a Crew Dragon during discussions of a fix.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026
However, there are no assurances that this latest set of talks will lead to meaningful negotiations toward a settlement, the Times reported, citing people briefed on the upcoming discussions.

— Ian Thomas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of discussions

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Jackson had a prime seat at Davis’ A&R meetings, which were notoriously chilly, loud, and, yes, long.

— Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026
Notre Dame crammed in 15 more hours of meetings during training camp’s first 10 days, trying to create time before school begins next week.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

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Involves engineering hurdles Building solar farms on open water involves far more engineering hurdles than bolting panels onto dry land.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
The event featured a keynote speech from Heather Chirtea, the first female flying car pilot, and five panels covering topics ranging from EV transportation around Lake Tahoe to circular supply chains for EV materials.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of panels

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Agency representatives stated that local government consultations will conclude before the final developers are chosen.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Jo Malone clients can book in-store consultations or consult the brand’s AI Scent Advisor to play matchmaker.

— Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of consultations

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Often these assemblages of items are tied together in a bundle or bag and may be referred to as hands, mojos, or gris-gris.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Six years later, MOCA commissioned Saar to create a series of assemblages and installations to accompany 10 performances of Ellen Sebastian’s theatrical production Sanctified.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of assemblages

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The rules come after years of delay and fractious debates over affordability, landscaping and fire risk.

— Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
While Rahma has learned how to steer his subway debates towards viral moments, the editing process has required the team to hone a knack for finding the story within otherwise chaotic conversations.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026