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as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
there will be a discussion panel on Tuesday
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as in committee
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
assembled a prestigious panel to investigate ways to stem the rising cost of health care
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Recent Examples of panel
Judge Alison Nathan, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, joined the panel, which ruled in favor of Barbosa da Cunha.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
The Travelon Anti-theft Messenger Bag has locking zippers, slash-resistant mesh body panels, dual cut-resistant strap cables, and even RFID-blocking protection to prevent the theft of sensitive information from IDs and credit cards.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Nathan Howard/Reuters A decision by a three-judge federal appeals court panel means that journalists will not be able to walk through the Pentagon without an escort for now.
—Steven Portnoy, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Another bonus is that the panels are also more elastic than a wooden frame, making the houses better capable of withstanding earthquakes.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
The Travelon Anti-theft Messenger Bag has locking zippers, slash-resistant mesh body panels, dual cut-resistant strap cables, and even RFID-blocking protection to prevent the theft of sensitive information from IDs and credit cards.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Nathan Howard/Reuters A decision by a three-judge federal appeals court panel means that journalists will not be able to walk through the Pentagon without an escort for now.
—Steven Portnoy, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Another bonus is that the panels are also more elastic than a wooden frame, making the houses better capable of withstanding earthquakes.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for panel
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Indonesia’s top foreign diplomat said the country will not pursue tolls on ships passing through the strait, seeking to calm concerns after its finance minister floated the idea at a symposium in Jakarta earlier this week.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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At the symposium, a new bachelor of science in geospatial services degree program was launched, beginning with the fall semester.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Athletic reported earlier this week that a special committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to discuss the potential relocation of the Whitecaps to Las Vegas.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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More recently, she was appointed to represent the committee on the Orange County Continuum of Care Board.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hachimura flew past the Houston post players for a last-chance offensive rebound and finished off a passing seminar for a second-chance basket to go with a two-possession lead in overtime.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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With a heavy emphasis on what works psychologically, seminars, books and college classes are trying to change how people approach climate change, by talking more about community and happiness than sacrifice.—
Seth Borenstein,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Early voting began Monday in Georgia, and for several county commission races the May 19 primary election, or the June runoff, will likely be decisive.—
Reed Williams,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The alternative plan the commission is now considering centers on installing a series of six injection wells in an area that frequently floods that would send stormwater underground instead pumping it out to Biscayne Bay.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The second floor will include offices for village, police, and community development administrators, as well as staff break rooms and conference spaces.—
Elizabeth Owens-Schiele,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Your fellow guests are likely to be a mix of local staycationing families on weekends and holidays, and those traveling on business or attending events during the week in the hotel’s conference facilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Panel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panel. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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