forum

noun

ˈfȯr-əm How to pronounce forum (audio)
Definition of forumnext
1
as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion a public forum called to find out how residents felt about a large discount store being built in their neighborhood

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2
as in platform
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information that Web site serves as a forum for movie buffs who are passionate about their likes and dislikes

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3
as in tribunal
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice a jury may have acquitted Lizzie Borden, but she was guilty of murder in the forum of public opinion

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Recent Examples of forum The facility is expected to convene world-class research conferences, workshops and innovation forums in Boise. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026 According to the organization, 66% of fans who were polled on its own ‘Fan Voice’ forum voted the racing as being either ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’, up from 60% last year. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Industry and audiences, focus groups, forums, interviews and analysis have been surveyed locally and internationally and new research has been produced. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 That announcement came two days after The Moscow Times, an independent Russian newspaper, published extracts of a speech Klepach gave in May at a forum of economists and academics known as the Nikitsky Club. — Anna Chernova, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forum
  1. symposium
  2. platform
  3. tribunal
  4. seminar
  5. venue
  6. court
  7. conference
  8. panel
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  • Since then, the company has emerged as a key strategic firm in the country’s ambition to dominate future technology, with its founder Wang Xingxing seated in the front row at President Xi Jinping’s rare symposium with top tech businesses last year.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The symposium was moved from a 400-seat auditorium at the National Gallery to a meeting room at Dumbarton Oaks that seats 80.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of symposium
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  • OpenRouter's fivefold volume jump suggests deflation and platform revenue are not mechanically opposed, and nobody outside Stripe has the data to say which effect dominates.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Clippable moments from his campaign speeches have repeatedly taken off on social media platforms and garnered millions of views.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of platform
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  • In December, the tribunal issued its final judgment in The Hague—a symbolic choice given the city’s role as a center of international justice—upholding the charge of gender persecution.
    — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In December 2025, Leo filed an employment tribunal lawsuit against ITN, claiming discrimination arising from his disability.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of tribunal
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  • Competition is likely to be tough for classes that are perceived as easier, or for small-group seminars where a larger number of students would fall within the cap.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, those hawking self-help books and products and seminars keep making money.
    — Evelyn Skye, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of seminar
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  • In 1898, Steel Pier opened, which became a venue for entertainment and excitement.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike the other two tournaments, the BMW Championship is the only PGA Tour event that changes venues year to year, and this year’s host is a former major championship venue.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of venue
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  • Nonetheless, the new Canada tariffs are all but certain to be challenged in court.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Trump posted on Truth Social about the former federal appellate court clerk and Princeton University and Harvard Law School graduate.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of court
Noun
  • The nine-game conference slate is going to hit some SEC teams like a linebacker.
    — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Fucci added at the news conference that the camp does have an annual tree plan.
    — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of conference
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  • The ethics panel is also looking into whether Mills violated campaign finance laws, misused congressional resources or improperly received gifts or special favors.
    — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Fairphone also sells a few accessories, including a case, a lanyard, and alternative back panels with a card holder or a finger loop.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Forum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forum. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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