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
Filip Timotija, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
Nine Senate Democrats—and Independent Angus King of Maine who caucuses with them—joined all but one Senate Republican on Friday to sidestep a government shutdown.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Lauren Peller, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
The caucus held a strategy call Sunday night on budget reconciliation, a Senate Democratic aid told CBS News.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, the Senate passed the six-month CR with a 54-46 vote Friday, with only Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Angus King (Maine), an independent who caucuses with Democrats, voting for the measure from the Democratic Party conference.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
Nine Senate Democrats—and Independent Angus King of Maine who caucuses with them—joined all but one Senate Republican on Friday to sidestep a government shutdown.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
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The vote failed 206-222, with nine Republicans siding with a unanimous Democratic caucus to form an unusual bipartisan coalition -- throwing the House in a temporary paralysis with the surprise development.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
The caucus held a strategy call Sunday night on budget reconciliation, a Senate Democratic aid told CBS News.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2025
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According to Reuters, Trump on Tuesday convened a Situation Room meeting with top national security officials to discuss Iran's nuclear program ahead of the talks.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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On April 11, more young Danes convened at Aarhus City Hall to honor Isabella's birthday in a tribute to the city's young talent in music, sport, cuisine and design.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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At previous synods, women were only allowed more marginal roles of observers or experts, literally seated in the last row of the audience hall while the bishops and cardinals took the front rows and voted.—
Nicole Winfield and Trisha Thomas,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Oct. 2023
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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
Noun
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For instance, people often mistake a dog’s wagging tail as a sign of happiness, but the American Kennel Club suggests that the wagging movement only indicates that the dog is emotionally aroused.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Using data from the Keck Observatory in Hawaii, Buzzo and her team tracked the movement of a dozen star clusters within FCC 224.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The 20 gauge slug went true, and the buck pitched face-down as if he’d been clubbed.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Cubs clubbed the A’s 18-3 on Monday in cool weather under cloudy skies, allowing 21 hits.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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With a network of over 4,000 franchise stores and dealerships worldwide, the company has been involved in numerous commercial and residential projects across the US, delivering tailored cabinets and storage solutions.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Folk Painting Many cultures have a folk painting tradition used to embellish furniture, cabinets, trim, and more.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Both teams fell short of expectations in the playoffs last season, but won hardware, as Columbus won the Leagues Cup and Miami the Supporters Shield.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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And yet Brentford are the only team to have two players among the top 10 scorers in the Premier League.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Most international students affiliated with Connecticut primary, secondary and higher education schools in March 2025 had come from India, China, Canada, South Korea and Nigeria.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
18 Apr. 2025
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Originally affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the organization has long since outgrown its acronymic roots.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
17 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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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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“Caucus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caucus. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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