Thesaurus results for COUNCILS

councils

noun

plural of council

as in meetings

a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose a war council attended by the top commanders of each of the armed services

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as in organizations

a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest the neighborhood council decided to campaign for a new park

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as in seminars

a meeting featuring a group discussion summoned to a council to discuss ways that the state could improve medical care for the elderly

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as in affiliates

a local unit of an organization the scout's own council chose to ignore the national organization's discriminatory policies

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as in discussions

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue an unscheduled council in the judge's chambers

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Recent Examples of councils These youth councils ensure young people’s perspectives, priorities, and experiences are considered while legislation is being drafted – instead of after it’s already put into practice. — Darla Silva, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 And while these residents may have varying opinions on the legislation, the 43 federations, councils and other organizations that make up Jewish California have thrown their support behind it. — Sharon Udasin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 The village has created two councils, the Young Leaders Advisory Council and the Senior Advisory Council, who will report back to the village on a variety of topics. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 According to the blunt John Adams, the American Revolution began before the war with Britain, in the people’s minds and hearts, and Arendt situated those shifts in American town councils where citizens had debated local affairs. — David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Cleaning the new facilities could also cost public sector bodies, such as councils, more than £20 million. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026 The bill is opposed by the California Chamber of Commerce, a number of regional economic development councils and groups representing construction and real estate firms, chemical manufacturers and other commercial interests. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 It’s being shaped on Main Street, in town councils and utility commissions across America. — Melody Birmingham, Fortune, 23 July 2026 Funding challenges have forced the closure of re-entry homes like the one at Charlotte’s McLeod Center and the shuttering of re-entry organizations like Redirection-NC as well as local reentry councils across the state. — Amber Gaudet july 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

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Noun

Here’s a closer look at the remaining meetings between division contenders.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Every single practice, right after the position meetings, Coach Reid and his staff come back.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026

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The bias in police recruitment was even worse in South Africa under apartheid, when the police forces were all-white organizations that frequently abused their power in dealings with Black South Africans.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Sunita Viswanath, executive director of Hindus for Human Rights, said her group is one of 61 interfaith and secular organizations that signed an open letter protesting Saturday’s event.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of organizations

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In 2012, Rich Global LLC, which sold seminars based on the lessons of the book, declared bankruptcy after a judge awarded $24 million in damages to one of the company’s former business partners.

— Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
Besides sipping on the smooth traditional drink, people will be able to munch on food pairings from local chefs that include sushi from Yama Sushi Marketplace plus other vendors, attend seminars and dance to DJ tunes.

— Richard Guzman, Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026

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Earlier this year, affiliates of al Qaeda and Islamic State both carried out attacks on the civilian airport and military airbase, contributing to initial suspicion that militants could have been behind the assault on the capital.

— Reuters, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
Matthew Erskine & Andy Busser are not affiliates of CWM, LLC.

— Michael Gold CFP, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of affiliates

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Republican lawmaker Carl DeMaio of San Diego has vocalized his opposition in discussions of the bill, criticizing the idea of providing funding to outlets that make political endorsements.

— Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
The study begins as international discussions around maritime nuclear technology gather pace.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of discussions

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Efforts to bring the outbreak under control — from limited public gatherings to social distancing and airport closures — have disrupted life in the six affected provinces, particularly Ituri, which has been ravaged by rebel violence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
The problem is that W tends to put a significant damper on gatherings.

— R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of gatherings

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Williams is concerned that a message telling people to rely on technology for healthcare engagement would undermine the credibility of community health workers and health institutions in general.

— Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Local media also reported gunshots ringing out from the Plateau administrative district, where the Presidential Palace and key institutions are located.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of institutions

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The order said nothing of the other Power Four conferences, all of which have passed similar rules that went beyond the NFL to include basketball as well.

— Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
In his four years, UCF played in three different conferences.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

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