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
Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Democrats hold a 51-49 advantage in the Senate for now with independents such as Sinema who caucus with that party.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
The amendment failed on a 12-26 vote that saw Democrats join with the five-member Republican caucus.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Though an independent, Sanders caucuses with the Democrats, who have recently come under fire for the age of their candidates—with Joe Biden, who left office at the age of 82, ending his 2024 presidential campaign over concerns about his age and ability.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Democrats hold a 51-49 advantage in the Senate for now with independents such as Sinema who caucus with that party.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
Notably, Buttigieg ran a strong 2020 primary campaign, narrowly finishing first in the Iowa caucuses and tying in the New Hampshire primary.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
The amendment failed on a 12-26 vote that saw Democrats join with the five-member Republican caucus.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
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All seven convened in Lausanne, Switzerland at the end of January to make a 15-minute pitch directly to the voting membership, then had 10 minutes to expand on their platforms and answer questions from reporters.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The students applied for a nomination from Peters’ office in the fall and were selected after an interview process with the Service Academy Nominations Board that Peters’ office convened.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 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
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In that and subsequent braid performances, data gleaned from the sensors’ tracking of her movements feeds a machine-learning algorithm, yielding generative models of a Lakȟóta body in motion.—
Christopher T. Green,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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No matter how they’re conceived, wet rooms are just another way homeowners are immersing themselves in the wellness movement.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Follow more of our reporting on Miami Beach Miami Beach Want to go clubbing in South Beach circa 1993?—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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Most spent the weekend roaming from club to club on Sinners’ Row, returning to their respective districts to worship at temple early Sunday morning.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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If there's just too much stuff to address at once, tackle one drawer or cabinet at a time.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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Buckler eventually transitioned to production and would go on to become a carpenter, building cabinets and other furniture.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Things won't get any easier for Texas A&M on the road on Saturday night in front of what will be an excited crowd and against a very motivated Florida team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Look, this team has been notorious this season about falling to carry over first-half momentum.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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This past weekend, an IRS employee affiliated with the Department of Government Efficiency requested access to an internal data system within the IRS that houses Americans' individual personal tax information.—
Aaron Navarro,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, 21 parents and caregivers affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Prep public charter school network commemorated the end of a five-week literacy training program.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
13 Feb. 2025
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As legislative interns, Guajardo and Alexanderson track and analyze bill data, provide constituent services, staff Senate committee hearings and meetings, and conduct legislative policy research, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Again, an update at May’s annual meeting will be crucial.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Caucus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caucus. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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