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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
attended a convention of mathematicians in California
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2
as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
an international convention banning the spread of nuclear weapons
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
the Geneva Convention details proper treatment of prisoners of war
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as in tradition
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the bride decided to follow convention and to have her father give her away
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Recent Examples of convention
Amending the Constitution would take either support from two-thirds of each chamber of Congress — meaning significant support from Democrats — or a convention called by two-thirds of state legislators that approve an amendment, before needing three-quarters of states to ratify the amendment.
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
The actor appeared at the convention via video to help the studio tease his fourth Spider-Man movie, which will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings).
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The three-day convention welcomed stars from popular television shows and movies, comic book writers and illustrators, cosplayers, and vendors to celebrate their favorite stories.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025
Two-thirds of all state legislatures can also call for an amendment, which would trigger a constitutional convention.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
The actor appeared at the convention via video to help the studio tease his fourth Spider-Man movie, which will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings).
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The three-day convention welcomed stars from popular television shows and movies, comic book writers and illustrators, cosplayers, and vendors to celebrate their favorite stories.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025
Two-thirds of all state legislatures can also call for an amendment, which would trigger a constitutional convention.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convention
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What to know Trump put pressure on Republicans to pass the bill during a Tuesday meeting with lawmakers.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Vrabel then asked players to resist pulling sweatshirt hoodies over their heads during meetings.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Egypt considered Israel to have breached the limits of military presence near areas demilitarized under the treaty, raising tensions.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The goal is to comply with the climate initiates of the Paris Agreement, an international treaty signed in 2015 to prevent climate change.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Numerous college athletes have already signed agreements with schools outlining their terms of payment for the 2025-26 academic year.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This is in addition to existing tariffs on China (20%), Canada and Mexico (expected 12% on non-free trade agreement goods) as well as steel, aluminum and the automotive industry (25%) already amounting up to a 0.2% GDP and a 270,000 head-strong employment loss.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Trader Joe’s has a longstanding tradition of offering reusable canvas shopping bags, which began in 1977.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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But for Shawn Amos, son of legendary entrepreneur Wally Amos—the founder of Famous Amos cookies—baking wasn’t just a family tradition.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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The star offensive tackle confirmed the news, initially reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport, at an intimate gathering Saturday night in Miami.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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Known for its exclusivity and high production value, Desert Nights continues to evolve as a sophisticated gathering on one of the world’s most famous estates.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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As part of the pact, Korine will also serve on the jury at Runway’s AI Film Festival that will take place at New York’s Alice Tully Hall and L.A.’s The Broad Stage Theater this June.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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That came after the British government’s rejection, on April 1, of an attempt by Europe to make London’s participation in a defense pact conditional on its readiness to allow EU fishing boats into British waters.—
Colette Davidson,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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Dunne’s Back-Pay Argument Dunne committed to LSU in 2017, four years before the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Interim rules went into effect.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For 18 months, every discussion about Newcastle United’s transfer strategy has necessitated mention of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR).—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Convention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convention. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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