1
as in churches
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
the whole congregation began to sing with great fervor
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as in assemblies
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 congregations
Janis praised positive interaction between the congregations’ volunteers and those in need.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
Vance describes over the course of his childhood and adolescence bouncing among Pentecostal and Southern Baptist congregations, all of them broadly conservative.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Many clergy feared what this would mean for their congregations, but the outcome upended all expectations.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Today, the church congregations now worship as Hope United Methodist Church at 7320 Northcote Ave.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Spending on religious construction rose 17 percent last year as congregations grapple with the changing role of faith institutions.
—Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, 11 June 2026
Thousands of Southern Baptists overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to advance a formal ban on women pastors in the nation's largest Protestant denomination, sending a clear message that men alone should preach to these conservative evangelical congregations.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
The issue risks the loss of additional congregations from the denomination, which has battled declining membership.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Indeed, Knicks fever has taken over the five boroughs, from the frenzied postgame fan congregations on 7th Ave to the MTA repainting the entrance to a 34th Street subway station in orange and blue.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
Vance describes over the course of his childhood and adolescence bouncing among Pentecostal and Southern Baptist congregations, all of them broadly conservative.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Many clergy feared what this would mean for their congregations, but the outcome upended all expectations.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Today, the church congregations now worship as Hope United Methodist Church at 7320 Northcote Ave.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Spending on religious construction rose 17 percent last year as congregations grapple with the changing role of faith institutions.
—Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, 11 June 2026
Thousands of Southern Baptists overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to advance a formal ban on women pastors in the nation's largest Protestant denomination, sending a clear message that men alone should preach to these conservative evangelical congregations.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
The issue risks the loss of additional congregations from the denomination, which has battled declining membership.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Indeed, Knicks fever has taken over the five boroughs, from the frenzied postgame fan congregations on 7th Ave to the MTA repainting the entrance to a 34th Street subway station in orange and blue.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congregations
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The exhibition will be traveling among three churches over the course of its run.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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However, those bills — which would have allowed guns on public transit and inside churches and exempt firearms and ammunition from sales taxes — were refiled the following year.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The deployment focused on a plug-insertion process involving flexible wire assemblies moving along a conveyor.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Because the conductive liquid itself is the moving element, there is no need for complex mechanical assemblies or rigid transmission systems.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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The anti-expansion provision in the bill now includes the Big 12 and ACC, with the senators changing the language that now includes conferences that bring in $700 million in revenue from not being allowed to join forces like the Avengers.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Beginning in the mid-1990s, LGBTQ activists from leading Fortune 100 corporations would meet at yearly Out & Equal conferences to network and share strategies for creating LGBTQ-inclusive workplace cultures.—
Tamar Carroll,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Surrounding sculptures, assemblages and brightly colored forms make the space feel part sanctuary, part dreamscape.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Maybe someone needs a day without meetings or a desk in a quieter area of the office.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The fracas played out in heated sermons, editorials, and denominational meetings.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Through these gatherings, Charlotte continues to show its commitment to building a community where differences are embraced, individuality is celebrated and inclusion remains at the center of bringing people together.—
Amari Riley
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Anywhere from 100 to 10,000 or more turtles may gather to lay eggs, with the largest gatherings happening in Costa Rica, Mexico and India.—
Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Congregations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congregations. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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