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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as in synod
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Recent Examples of caucus
Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The 2024 protective order against Graves was known about by local political insiders, but it wasn't formally discussed among council Democrats or leadership last year, Democratic City-County Council members and a person close to the caucus told IndyStar.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 9 July 2025
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Consider their ratings of Bernie Sanders, who caucuses with the Democratic Party but describes himself as a democratic socialist.
—David Campbell, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
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Verb
There will also still be caucuses from the two most prominent political parties, meaning the Republicans and Democrats will likely still meet separately to discuss issues before the full council meetings.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The 2024 protective order against Graves was known about by local political insiders, but it wasn't formally discussed among council Democrats or leadership last year, Democratic City-County Council members and a person close to the caucus told IndyStar.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 9 July 2025
Noun
Two members are Independents who caucus with the Democrats: Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Angus King of Maine.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Consider their ratings of Bernie Sanders, who caucuses with the Democratic Party but describes himself as a democratic socialist.
—David Campbell, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
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The Texas Legislature is convening for a 30-day special session beginning Monday, and Abbott has added improvements to early warning systems and emergency communications to the agenda.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The 119th Congress, which convened on January 3, 2025, for the end of former President Joe Biden's presidency and will conclude in January 2027, is, like any other Congress, important in advancing legislation that affects the lives of the American people in all manner of ways.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Yet a minority is wary, fearing that synods could undermine doctrinal clarity or papal authority.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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So too has his radical approach to inclusivity that welcomed the non-ordained faithful, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and lay women, to sit with bishops and contribute their thoughts on issues of church doctrine in meetings called synods.—
Aryn Baker,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Many modern employee benefits, including the 40-hour workweek, paid time off, sick leave and workplace safety, were made possible through the labor movement.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Revelations about President Donald Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and demands that the Justice Department release further documentation about the Epstein case, have sent shockwaves through the MAGA movement.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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There are, of course, places on Martha’s Vineyard to watch celebrities and go clubbing.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In all, the Royals clubbed four homers Monday — Nick Loftin also sent one over the fence.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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This simple, smart storage cabinet has four drawers and one cabinet to house your skincare, makeup, towels, hair tools, and extra toilet paper.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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However, Bondi largely seemed to close the door on future revelations at a July 8 cabinet meeting following the memo's release.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The team began as a pilot project with limited service hours in August 2023.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Success has been rare since the organization arrived in Arizona back in 1988, but their current team is capturing the NFL’s attention.—
Theo Mackie,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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That same year, Black gave at least $10 million to a charity affiliated with Epstein.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The Urban Council, a coalition of civil rights organizations in the Kansas City area affiliated with the Urban Summit, joined LeVota and Sixth District Legislator Sean Smith last week in demanding that White step down.—
Ilana Arougheti
July 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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There’s a certain romanticism that lies at the heart of these remarkable gins, something conjured, perhaps, by that dramatic meeting of land and sea.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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From meeting on the set of Madam Secretary to supporting each other long after the series finale, here is everything to know about Téa Leoni and Tim Daly’s relationship.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Caucus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caucus. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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