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as in summoning
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
convened the members of the council for an emergency session
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as in meeting
to come together into one body or place
the conventioneers convened in the auditorium to hear the guest speaker
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Recent Examples of convening
Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Together, the shifts highlight the growing operational uncertainty facing the Middle East’s events sector, which has become a core pillar of the Gulf’s non‑oil economies, as organizers balance security concerns with the region’s ambitions to remain a global convening hub.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The region has built much of its economic forward momentum on its convening power.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
The convening of stars and senators highlighted the often-striking resemblance between Congress, a place increasingly criticized for its theatricality, and the actual world of reality TV.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The convening brought together community partners who are focused on advancing educational outcomes for Black boys and young men throughout the region.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Such indicators should trigger an automatic convening of a standing international crisis cell, rather than weeks of argument.
—Jon Truby, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Well, on the diplomatic front, the UK has been convening European countries to try to figure out what to do with the Strait of Hormuz after combat ends.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
This week, just outside of downtown Dallas, CFP leaders are convening again before conferences hold their annual spring meetings.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Ronshausen was seen leaving the Leon County Courthouse the same day the Hope Florida grand jury was convening.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Bloomberg Tech returns to San Francisco June 3-4, convening leading CEOs, investors and innovators shaping the future.
—Marcus Wright, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
Andy Rodgers, based in Dubai, has joined Semafor from Bloomberg Media as Executive Director for Marketing & Business Development and will be focused on incubating new partnerships with leading institutions and organizations across the region and innovating new digital and convening products.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu is convening a conference of condominium associations from around the city for Wednesday evening to share ideas on what — if anything — the city can do to ease the financial pressure.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The announcement is timely given drama buyers are convening on Lille this week for Series Mania.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
The largest-ever US convening of CEOs and government officials comes at a time of deep unease.
—Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Together, the shifts highlight the growing operational uncertainty facing the Middle East’s events sector, which has become a core pillar of the Gulf’s non‑oil economies, as organizers balance security concerns with the region’s ambitions to remain a global convening hub.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The region has built much of its economic forward momentum on its convening power.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
The convening of stars and senators highlighted the often-striking resemblance between Congress, a place increasingly criticized for its theatricality, and the actual world of reality TV.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The convening brought together community partners who are focused on advancing educational outcomes for Black boys and young men throughout the region.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Such indicators should trigger an automatic convening of a standing international crisis cell, rather than weeks of argument.
—Jon Truby, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is convening a meeting this week with various officials to discuss security at events that the president attends.
—Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Well, on the diplomatic front, the UK has been convening European countries to try to figure out what to do with the Strait of Hormuz after combat ends.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
This week, just outside of downtown Dallas, CFP leaders are convening again before conferences hold their annual spring meetings.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Ronshausen was seen leaving the Leon County Courthouse the same day the Hope Florida grand jury was convening.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Bloomberg Tech returns to San Francisco June 3-4, convening leading CEOs, investors and innovators shaping the future.
—Marcus Wright, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
Andy Rodgers, based in Dubai, has joined Semafor from Bloomberg Media as Executive Director for Marketing & Business Development and will be focused on incubating new partnerships with leading institutions and organizations across the region and innovating new digital and convening products.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu is convening a conference of condominium associations from around the city for Wednesday evening to share ideas on what — if anything — the city can do to ease the financial pressure.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The announcement is timely given drama buyers are convening on Lille this week for Series Mania.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convening
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Attendance at this year’s show is up about 5% from last year, according to Cinema United, the trade group that organizes the four-day convocation of thousands of movie theater owners, studio executives and industry folks at Caesars Palace.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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On March 5, Washington Square News editor Leena Ahmed broke the story that NYU has canceled all live student graduation speakers for all of its upcoming commencement and convocation ceremonies this spring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Slegers spent the final few minutes of the game summoning all her tallest players from the bench, in order to guard against a OL Lyonnes aerial bombardment that never quite arrived.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Council took the rare step of summoning Superintendent Tony Watlington and School Board Chair Reginald Streeter to testify while voicing concerns about the school closing plan.—
Sean Tallant,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Nevertheless, the state’s governor, attorney general and legislative leaders were meeting to discuss how the state would respond.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Originally launched in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood, The Longest Table has become a national movement, designed to get neighbors talking to each other and meeting new friends.—
Connie Ogle
April 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Warrants were issued for some of the individuals, and summonses for others.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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New York police have issued several summonses and made some arrests at past SantaCons.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the Knights’ offense only mustering two hits, though, that was enough for Sycamore.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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After mustering all of two against Vancouver, Sporting registered four shots on Saturday.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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Restore Our Roads is now gathering signatures for Initiative 175, which would cement the road-spending requirement into the state’s constitution.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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The denim style—defined by its super wide leg and high waist—has been sitting forgotten in the back of the closet, gathering dust the past few seasons.—
Ángela Belda,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
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Kalshi took a different take and seized upon the news to say the same soldier — Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who had netted $400,000 on his trades — had tried to make a Maduro bet earlier on Kalshi but didn't pass muster and was turned down.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The deal still has to pass muster with federal and international regulators.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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And their second-best defender, Jaden McDaniels, is skilled at calling the Nuggets’ names.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Convening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convening. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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