1
as in church
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
the whole congregation began to sing with great fervor
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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
a congregation of journalists were at the hotel bar, discussing the latest developments
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Recent Examples of congregation
The event hosted 100 golfers who competed in the tournament to raise funds for the congregation’s youth programs.
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Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to hear a case about the way one of the Catholic Church‘s annual collections is presented to its congregation, allowing the case to proceed in a lower court despite concerns about the government infringing on religious autonomy.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026
Lin, who was raised in an evangelical immigrant congregation, worries about the implications of reading the Bible in this way in a pluralistic society.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 26 May 2026
Idaho is home to over 480,000 Latter-day Saints meeting in around 1,300 congregations, according to the church.
—Scott McIntosh, Idaho Statesman, 26 May 2026
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Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to hear a case about the way one of the Catholic Church‘s annual collections is presented to its congregation, allowing the case to proceed in a lower court despite concerns about the government infringing on religious autonomy.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026
Lin, who was raised in an evangelical immigrant congregation, worries about the implications of reading the Bible in this way in a pluralistic society.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 26 May 2026
Idaho is home to over 480,000 Latter-day Saints meeting in around 1,300 congregations, according to the church.
—Scott McIntosh, Idaho Statesman, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congregation
Noun
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There are beautiful walks and cycle rides and pretty Champenois villages in every direction, including Hautvillers, with the little church where Dom Pérignon is buried.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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There’s one in white marble in Square Samuel Rousseau opposite Saint Clotilde church, wings protectively covering the composer César Franck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Each of the boosters consists of three major assemblies, with the motor segments representing the largest portion.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The current assembly has completed its term, and elections are scheduled for next month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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An assemblage of distinguished jurists, Ivy League professors, nonprofit leaders, journalists, and theologians sat around me in a half circle.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Shange’s rainbow assemblage manages to be confrontational and conciliatory through a confessional accumulation that collapses poetry, movement, and ritual into a single and ever-changing event.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Weigman’s return makes the Cougars a dark horse contender in the conference.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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The keynote also brought a broad expansion of Apple Intelligence features across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, making AI the defining theme of Cook’s final developer conference.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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Accessibility The property is fully ADA-compliant, with accessible rooms and routes across the property, including to all restaurants, meeting spaces, the spa, fitness center, and business center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The company recommends using it before sleep, before or during meditation, after sport, between meetings or anytime stress or anxiety hits.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The audience was up about 9% last year.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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The pair’s performance featured rapid-fire archery and precision stunts that kept both the judges and audience on edge.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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“Congregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congregation. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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