synod

noun

Definition of synodnext
as in caucus

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Recent Examples of synod Yet a minority is wary, fearing that synods could undermine doctrinal clarity or papal authority. — Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025 After the synod, Francis released a letter titled Querida Amazonia, which includes a call for Catholic leaders to learn more about the lives of Native peoples from across the nine countries of the Amazon. — Neomi De Anda, The Conversation, 5 May 2025 These changes between 2016-2023 were a huge difference from synods under Francis’ predecessors, Reese said. — Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025 In the Polish Pope’s world view, anti-Communism and traditionalism were inextricably combined; for him, renewal had spread out of control, and the regional synods were part of the problem. — Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2023 See All Example Sentences for synod
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synod
  1. caucus
  2. cabinet
  3. conclave
  4. meeting
  5. convocation
  6. assembly
  7. council
  8. workshop
Noun
  • In Axios, Andrew Solender covers the two-vote rebellion against Jeffries on the floor this week, and the fury at the rest of the caucus at Blue Dogs who gave Republicans a win.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, dissent within the House’s Republican caucus prevented them from agreeing on their own measure to keep the government open; instead, the House simply adopted a version of the spending bill that had previously passed the Senate.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of caucus
Noun
  • Yi offers her readers a dazzling cabinet of curiosities, exploring spirituality, desire and the desperate ways people grasp at each other.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • At the height of the trend in the 2010s, gray walls, flooring, cabinets, and countertops were viewed as a white alternative that was easier to style and design with.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabinet
Noun
  • Furthermore, a group of cardinals (birds) is sometimes called a conclave.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • In a conclave already fixated with security and privacy, the mansions will offer even more.
    — Alexandra Phelps Updated May 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Definition of conclave
Noun
  • 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
Definition of meeting
Noun
  • In an interview with the Star-Telegram last month, Superintendent Peter Licata said that a third-party entity made the convocation event possible.
    — Samuel O’Neal August 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The convocation featured performances, giveaways and a parade of schools that allowed employees to showcase their individual school communities.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of convocation
Noun
  • During the test, the lock and pivot assembly showed no displacement or structural failure.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • To sweeten the deal, simple assembly gets you to the lounging part faster.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of assembly
Noun
  • The ruling military council, known as the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, called for unity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • After all, Park is the only council member who has not publicly picked a horse.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of council
Noun
  • In a women's cooperative in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains, members weave wedding blankets, and at a workshop in Bagru in India, artisans pound block prints onto fabric.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The four applicants will attend online sessions, tailored mentorship through specialist seminars and workshops, and in-person intensives in London.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of workshop

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