as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion
an international roundtable of medical experts on the disease
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Recent Examples of roundtable
The roundtable saw a turnout of conference commissioners, college sports figureheads, and representatives from several colleges and universities.
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Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The effort, Mahon said, has included 58 roundtables and meetings with 3,200 local leaders and nonprofits.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
And the roundtable on Congressman Eric Swalwell resigning in disgrace.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
The program also includes monthly virtual roundtables featuring industry leaders who can give career advice and insight, guidance on how to prepare for meetings with executives, producers, agents, and managers, and a look inside the inner workings of a writers’ room.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Asked what Roblox was doing to find and ban predators, a topic that Roblox executives had not mentioned earlier in the roundtable, Kaufman said the company’s efforts there were less obvious but also effective.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
To put that language into practice, the financial services firm runs Ask Us Anything sessions with senior leaders; monthly leadership roundtables; and regular pulse surveys that feed straight into decisions on workplace flexibility, benefits, and career development.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Homeland Security Adviser Stephen Miller stated during the roundtable that the administration has been unable to get the names of people enrolled in Minnesota’s SNAP program, which the administration has demanded Minnesota’s leadership turn over for review.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
The program also includes seven nights of accommodations in the vibrant Shoreditch neighborhood, daily breakfast, exclusive roundtables, and AmPav alumni membership that includes program discounts and events in New York and Los Angeles after the program ends.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The effort, Mahon said, has included 58 roundtables and meetings with 3,200 local leaders and nonprofits.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
And the roundtable on Congressman Eric Swalwell resigning in disgrace.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
The program also includes monthly virtual roundtables featuring industry leaders who can give career advice and insight, guidance on how to prepare for meetings with executives, producers, agents, and managers, and a look inside the inner workings of a writers’ room.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Asked what Roblox was doing to find and ban predators, a topic that Roblox executives had not mentioned earlier in the roundtable, Kaufman said the company’s efforts there were less obvious but also effective.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
To put that language into practice, the financial services firm runs Ask Us Anything sessions with senior leaders; monthly leadership roundtables; and regular pulse surveys that feed straight into decisions on workplace flexibility, benefits, and career development.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Homeland Security Adviser Stephen Miller stated during the roundtable that the administration has been unable to get the names of people enrolled in Minnesota’s SNAP program, which the administration has demanded Minnesota’s leadership turn over for review.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
The program also includes seven nights of accommodations in the vibrant Shoreditch neighborhood, daily breakfast, exclusive roundtables, and AmPav alumni membership that includes program discounts and events in New York and Los Angeles after the program ends.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundtable
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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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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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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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Sheagren also suggested that temporary murals, created on panels that can be taken down after a period of time, be considered as well.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Minnesota State Patrol, which oversees Capitol security, told a security panel last fall that the number of threats against state officials had more than doubled from 2024 to 2025.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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