congress

noun

ˈkäŋ-grəs How to pronounce congress (audio)
Definition of congressnext
1
as in parliament
the highest lawmaking body of a political unit the national emergency required a special session of congress

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2
as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose following World War I a great congress of world leaders took place in Paris to plan the postwar world

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3
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest the Canada Trades and Labor Congress

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4
as in sex
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis laws that once prohibited congress between people of different races

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Recent Examples of congress Verdicts from June's congress could affect the upcoming ISU Figure Skating season, beginning with the ISU Figure Skating Junior Grand Prix first event on August 19–22, 2026 in Xi'An, China. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 The Chinese government, which once promoted Esperanto heartily, still makes an appearance at each year’s congress. — Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026 Both Democratic and Republican congresses have given the president the ability to engage militarily without congressional approval. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 5 May 2026 Polls show that Peruvians overwhelmingly want fresh blood in their politics, meaning candidates without links to the current congress. — Simeon Tegel, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for congress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congress
  1. parliament
  2. meeting
  3. organization
  4. relations
  5. legislature
  6. convention
  7. institute
  8. mating
Noun
  • Iranian politicians are divided over a move by the country’s parliament to approve a bill that would criminalize communications with media outlets deemed hostile to the Islamic Republic.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Pramila Kumari Gachhadar, a lawmaker with the opposition Nepali Congress party, asked in parliament Monday, criticizing the government's handling of the case.
    — Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of parliament
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  • The rare meeting underscored Washington's willingness to reopen high-level diplomatic channels with Moscow, even as European allies have intended to keep the nation isolated while the war continues.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The board is expected to appoint poll workers, approve the notice of election and hold a public test of voting equipment during upcoming meetings in September.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • This chart shows the 24-hour moving average load for PJM Interconnection, a major regional transmission organization in the US, which can be understood as the average electricity demand placed on the grid over the past day.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Now his focus is on following in his parents’ footsteps working with the Children’s Institute, an organization that supports children and families.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of organization
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  • Canada could restrict key exports to the US, such as energy and a key fertilizer ingredient known as potash, said Diamond Isinger, a policy strategist and former special advisor on Canada-US relations to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Cook’s legacy has been defined by his deft leadership through tumultuous supply chain environments and tense international trade relations.
    — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of relations
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  • California state workers are watching the state legislature this week as policy debates could affect their workplace.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For weeks now, Democrats, including Gina Hinojosa, the candidate for governor, have called for a moratorium on building new data centers until the state legislature can vote on new protections for residents.
    — Jack Fink, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • Ben Crump’s voice cut through the noise of a crowded convention hall like a thunderclap.
    — Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Now, some of the restaurants carrying that distinction are also questioning the conventions that have come to define fine dining.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of convention
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  • While higher earners had been spending more using credit cards, the institute said the gap across income classes began narrowing in May of this year.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In July, CalMatters reported that the measure was written in a way that likely predetermines the single institute that will receive half the funds.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • The famed Big 5 (elephants, buffalos, leopards, rhinos, and lions) are all easily spotted in these lands, but the diverse habitats provide opportunities for different behavioral sightings, from feeding to bathing and mating.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For the past eight years, that's when Jackie and Shadow have begun reinforcing their nest and mating.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Congress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congress. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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