as in panel
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
a committee in charge of planning the organization's annual Christmas party
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Recent Examples of committee
After Thursday’s House hearing, state Rep. Marty Moylan, a Des Plaines Democrat who heads one of the two House transportation committees, said the removal of the CTA’s bonding authority from the bill was an oversight and should be addressed with another amendment.
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
In March, members of the legislature’s main budget committee voted against the cut.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 29 May 2025
The independent advisory committee then makes recommendations to the CDC, which has the final say on who should get what vaccine.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 May 2025
The committee tried for two years to contact descendants of the victims but had no success.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 29 May 2025
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
In March, members of the legislature’s main budget committee voted against the cut.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 29 May 2025
The independent advisory committee then makes recommendations to the CDC, which has the final say on who should get what vaccine.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 May 2025
The committee tried for two years to contact descendants of the victims but had no success.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for committee
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Now, Alabama is pushing for a different map for use in the 2026 House elections and beyond, though on May 8, a three-judge federal district court panel in Alabama ruled against Republicans.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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In Thursday’s ruling denying that request, a three-judge panel on the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal did not rule on the merits of Trump’s claims.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The planning commission meeting takes place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 at Fountain Valley City Hall (10200 Slater Ave.).—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Like insurance brokers, many retirement plan administrators operate on a commission or fee-for-service basis—ask upfront. Payroll Services.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Additionally, Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, D-Fullerton, previously expressed opposition to the cuts while presiding over a budget subcommittee hearing on the issue.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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On Wednesday, McMahon testified before the House education committee and, on Tuesday, before a Senate appropriations subcommittee.—
Sequoia Carrillo,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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“Committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committee. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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