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
For example, Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign delivers anti-Islamophobia training to pastors and congregations – Faith over Fear – around the country.
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Anna Piela, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Working with her camerawoman Tamica, Flynn discovers that the family were members of New Hope Church, a right-wing evangelical congregation.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
To combat such setbacks, the Vacaville Islamic Center would probably have to pursue a federal lawsuit — a daunting prospect for an immigrant-heavy congregation with limited resources.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
Grimsley says his congregation has been challenged and endured a series of setbacks.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Anna Piela, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Working with her camerawoman Tamica, Flynn discovers that the family were members of New Hope Church, a right-wing evangelical congregation.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
To combat such setbacks, the Vacaville Islamic Center would probably have to pursue a federal lawsuit — a daunting prospect for an immigrant-heavy congregation with limited resources.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
Grimsley says his congregation has been challenged and endured a series of setbacks.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congregation
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According to church officials, the federal government notified the organization in late March that the funding would be terminated.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Since then, Human Rights Watch asserted, the authorities have demolished hundreds of church buildings or the crosses atop them, prevented adherents from gathering in unofficial churches, restricted access to the Bible, and confiscated religious materials not authorized by the government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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This decadent casserole's short ingredient list and simple assembly make this dish perfect for busy nights.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Marx also submitted signatures while also seeking the assembly nomination.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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The later galleries are spent building up to Duchamp’s final work, Étant donnés (1966), an assemblage in which a peephole in a shut door reveals a nude woman laying on a hill.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The cut opens with a robotic assemblage of classic synth sounds that briefly gives way to swinging drums and a bright piano melody.—
Matthew Ismael Ruiz,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
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As movie theater owners and studio executives converge on Las Vegas this week for the annual CinemaCon trade conference, a rare sentiment is emerging — optimism.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Those programs included basketball tournaments, teen conferences, and free meals throughout the day.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Wednesday's meeting lasted more than two hours, and Sharif was accompanied by Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Morine Ngum, a mother of three whose husband was shot dead in 2022 by Cameroonian soldiers while fighting as a separatist, expressed doubt that the pope’s visit and peace meeting would lead to meaningful change.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In a tight, chippy contest that featured 12 lead changes and was tied nine times, the Sixers pulled away late in a 109-97 victory inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in front of national TV audience on Amazon’s Prime Video.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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The global streaming services enjoy huge success, critically and commercially, and your catalogues are enjoyed by audiences around the world.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Congregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congregation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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