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verb

Definition of caucusnext
as in to convene
to meet as a group to decide on something Republicans caucused last week to choose their candidates.

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noun

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as in synod

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as in movement

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Recent Examples of caucus
Verb
Uldricks said precinct committeemen from the Fifth District, which is less than 10 people, will caucus to replace Anderson by the end of the month. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Sanders is an independent who frequently caucuses with Democrats. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
The corporate caucus also pursued selling Chicagoans' medical debt to private debt collectors as a source of revenue, an approach Mayor Johnson blocked through executive order. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 The Legislative Jewish caucus, which Gabriel chairs and Bauer-Kahan is a member of, supported both bills, along with the Legislative LGBTQ caucus. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caucus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caucus
  1. convene
  2. synod
  3. movement
  4. club
  5. cabinet
  6. team
  7. affiliate
  8. meeting
Verb
  • The execs sent a hefty memo to employees laying out goals and followed up by convening a town hall.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The digital event will convene global brands, retailers, manufacturers and industry experts in technology and sourcing.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of convene
Noun
  • The testimony of the gay men, contained in annexes published on the Vatican's synod website, featured moving accounts of how one, from Portugal, came to terms with his homosexuality and married his husband.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 May 2026
  • Leo, the former Cardinal Robert Prevost, spent two weeks sitting with Fuanya at the same table during Pope Francis’ 2024 big meeting, or synod, on the family.
    — Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of synod
Noun
  • At Lumalia Emmy Armstrong’s Holy Rage Retreats in the Oregon woods near Portland, small groups of women gather among the trees, expressing themselves through sound and movement.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The prototype was tested on one construction worker during normal activities, including movement, breaks, drinking water and eating.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of movement
Verb
  • Volpe appeared to club a game-tying two-run home run in the sixth inning of Wednesday night’s ALDS Game 3 in the Bronx, only for a video review to determine that an interfering fan aided the ball over the left-field wall.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Varma holed out in the outfield in Ahmed’s final over, but Varma motored to his 21-ball half-century by clubbing 15 runs of the fast bowler’s final four balls.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of club
Noun
  • The base of the can opener and the cabinet below it have a build up of debris.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • So the company broadened its offerings years ago to include bar carts, cabinets and consoles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabinet
Noun
  • The Channels & Streaming Iberia team is tasked with supporting the company’s growing FAST, streaming and advertising operations across Spain and Portugal.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Huh said the team set out to keep the emotional intimacy of Kim’s story while building a world that feels cinematic.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of team
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the number of voters who officially affiliate as dues-paying members of the DSA is also on the upswing, nearly doubling since Mamdani began his viral mayoral campaign in 2025.
    — Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
  • Two major super PACs affiliated with AI companies are facing off in New York's 12th congressional district — the only congressional race so far where both political action committees are involved.
    — Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Definition of affiliate
Noun
  • At the first all-crew meeting, Kerry warns everyone to stay vigilant.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The program offers discussions of financing and distribution, opportunities to present unfinished work and pitch projects, and meetings with industry representatives.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
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