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
Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
The amendment failed on a 12-26 vote that saw Democrats join with the five-member Republican caucus.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
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Though an independent, Sanders caucuses with the Democrats, who have recently come under fire for the age of their candidates—with Joe Biden, who left office at the age of 82, ending his 2024 presidential campaign over concerns about his age and ability.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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
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Notably, Buttigieg ran a strong 2020 primary campaign, narrowly finishing first in the Iowa caucuses and tying in the New Hampshire primary.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
The amendment failed on a 12-26 vote that saw Democrats join with the five-member Republican caucus.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
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All seven convened in Lausanne, Switzerland at the end of January to make a 15-minute pitch directly to the voting membership, then had 10 minutes to expand on their platforms and answer questions from reporters.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The students applied for a nomination from Peters’ office in the fall and were selected after an interview process with the Service Academy Nominations Board that Peters’ office convened.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 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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Rather than staged portraits, the photos emphasize the movement and emotion of the event, which Lee said made for a more meaningful keepsake.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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By that point, however, such rhetoric was commonplace among Russia’s growing movement of neo-imperialists, and a rebuke from the traditional intelligentsia was a badge of honor.—
James Verini,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
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Brat is a party album that functions year-round for clubbing teenagers and teary moms-to-be alike.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2025
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Follow more of our reporting on Miami Beach Miami Beach Want to go clubbing in South Beach circa 1993?—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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And then there was Biden’s stubborn refusal to accept the Senate’s constitutional role in confirming cabinet secretaries.—
Will Swaim,
National Review,
5 Mar. 2025
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During the meeting Wednesday of President Donald Trump's cabinet, Kennedy said two people had died in an ongoing measles outbreak in Texas.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Things won't get any easier for Texas A&M on the road on Saturday night in front of what will be an excited crowd and against a very motivated Florida team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Look, this team has been notorious this season about falling to carry over first-half momentum.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The executive, speaking at an investor conference, also revealed that subscribers to Fox Nation, a streaming service affiliated with Fox News Channel, had lured between 2 million and 2.5 million subscribers since its launch in 2018.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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More recently, Emanuel has affiliated himself with Elon Musk, a major Trump backer during the 2024 campaign who has become a close advisor to the president.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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The entire coaching staff wasn’t included in the quarterback meetings, according to league sources, but offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and quarterback coach Greg Olson were.—
The Athletic NFL Staff and more,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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In a letter to Platt shared with members of the media Thursday night, Lucas wrote that the Kansas City Council will make a decision on Platt’s employment status during the council’s March 20 meeting.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Caucus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caucus. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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