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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Recent Examples of caucus
Molly Gibbs
july 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Smith encouraged fellow lawmakers to use the firm, which billed Republican lawmakers and the GOP caucus tens of thousands of dollars.
—Rosalind Bowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Consider their ratings of Bernie Sanders, who caucuses with the Democratic Party but describes himself as a democratic socialist.
—David Campbell, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
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Leaders of the legislative diversity caucuses joined the California Legislative Latino Caucus at the press conference Thursday to promote the resolution and bills related to immigration.
—Molly Gibbs
july 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Smith encouraged fellow lawmakers to use the firm, which billed Republican lawmakers and the GOP caucus tens of thousands of dollars.
—Rosalind Bowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Noun
Two members are Independents who caucus with the Democrats: Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Angus King of Maine.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Consider their ratings of Bernie Sanders, who caucuses with the Democratic Party but describes himself as a democratic socialist.
—David Campbell, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caucus
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On Friday, Levine Cava convened a closed-door meeting with immigrant advocates to try and quell criticism of her.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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In April, the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, a government body that manages the watershed, convened a special meeting of its Board of Directors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Yet a minority is wary, fearing that synods could undermine doctrinal clarity or papal authority.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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So too has his radical approach to inclusivity that welcomed the non-ordained faithful, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and lay women, to sit with bishops and contribute their thoughts on issues of church doctrine in meetings called synods.—
Aryn Baker,
Time,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Sitting in a chair that supports movement, such as one with a self-adjusting recline mechanism, can help prevent this condition, according to Puleio.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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Spencer was a founding member who left the group in the midst of a tour to join Children of God, a religious movement in Los Angeles, just three years after this recording hit the street.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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During a three-game series at Daikin Park, the Houston Astros right fielder clubbed two home runs, totaled four hits and drove in five runs.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Austin Wells homered later in the inning, and the Yankees ultimately won, 20-9, while clubbing a franchise-record nine home runs with a lineup full of torpedo bats.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This simple, smart storage cabinet has four drawers and one cabinet to house your skincare, makeup, towels, hair tools, and extra toilet paper.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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However, Bondi largely seemed to close the door on future revelations at a July 8 cabinet meeting following the memo's release.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Noun
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However, the team did receive good news about outfielder Starting Marte.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Generally filled with Lakers fans when the team plays in the summer, the arena was full of emotion with a fair share of Mavericks fans in attendance to see the 2025 National College Player of the Year.—
Staff,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Like many other states', Indiana's donor alliance is affiliated with the Committee on States: a national donor collective that's worked since then to spread the Colorado model.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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As the girl’s funeral was about to begin, Chavis confronted Banks and another woman, according to police, who said the individuals were both affiliated with a funeral service company Chavis had a history of disputing with.—
Julia Marnin
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Noun
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At a neighborhood meeting in Northeast Kansas City during the fall of 2019, some concerned residents shouted and even stormed out over bike lanes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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At a June 12 board meeting, board member Megan O'Halloran asked Cassellius to return to the board with a plan for extracurricular activities in October, when the district adjusts its budget based on state funding levels.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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“Caucus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caucus. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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