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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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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 forums proved useful in 2019, when the public learned the sheriff’s office had cooperated with ICE to allow its agents to enter private areas in county jails and apprehend immigrants in detention.
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Residents will have an opportunity to question the four finalists at a forum at New City Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 14.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2025
Kelly’s goal is to spotlight the impact of forthcoming Medicaid cuts and give Michiganders represented by James a lively public forum.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
Many people on Mumsnet, a forum that fellow parents use to vent or seek advice, validated her feelings and agreed with her.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 13 July 2025
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Residents will have an opportunity to question the four finalists at a forum at New City Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 14.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2025
Kelly’s goal is to spotlight the impact of forthcoming Medicaid cuts and give Michiganders represented by James a lively public forum.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
Many people on Mumsnet, a forum that fellow parents use to vent or seek advice, validated her feelings and agreed with her.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forum
Noun
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The May 29 symposium, which Anderson attended, examined not only the study’s highlights but also ways to address them.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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The upper two floors are devoted to socializing and creativity, with a library bar, symposium, recording studio, piano lounge, and private dining rooms.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Hoste first announced the new, limited-time wedding package on Instagram in June, and the news was warmly received on the platform.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Similarly, The Fall Guy hit the streaming platform just under four months after its theatrical debut.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The sport’s top court instead upheld a previous ruling from the International Fencing Federation’s doping disciplinary tribunal (DDT) that had already cleared Thibus of any fault.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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As the abuse scandal spread globally during Francis’ 12-year pontificate, the commission initially lost influence and its crowning recommendation — the creation of a tribunal to judge bishops who covered up for predator priests — went nowhere.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
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The three energy topics on everyone’s lips at the OPEC seminar The Secretariat’s home is a cavernous building, where journalists are typically relegated to a basement media room.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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In 2023, several of the investors from the real estate seminars filed a lawsuit against both Envy and the Pinas.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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In a normal venue with a normal set of overpriced tickets, that would have been the end of the night.—
Liz Riggs,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The club where the incident occurred, the Vermont, is a 13,000-square-foot live music venue that can hold around 1,200 people.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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He was released to a halfway house in 2024 and from prison in March, according to court filings.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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These records include court filings, witness testimony, flight logs, grand jury materials, and sealed depositions—many of which remain hidden from the public.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Barrett scheduled a status conference on that order for July 24.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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The Bobcats over the weekend were picked by Big Sky coaches and media to win the conference the third consecutive season.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
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On the front panel there are two headphone outputs: one 6.3mm and one 3.5mm.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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She will be joined by OG judge Nina García, with Law Roach rounding out the judging panel.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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“Forum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forum. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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