STANDING COMMITTEES Synonyms: 12 Similar Words

standing committees

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plural of standing committee

as in steering committees

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subcommittees

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Ask it to make sure nothing gets missed, and the checklist may develop subcommittees.

— Morissa Schwartz, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Members met monthly, sometimes as a group and sometimes in subcommittees devoted to areas including healthcare and education.

— Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

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