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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
The attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, one of the largest synagogue congregations in the country, rocked the community.
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Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Conservative congregations are different from conservatism in the political sense, Honig explained, but the terms are often conflated.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The move was interpreted by many, including Schatzline, as permission for churches to endorse candidates to their congregations.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
There are nearly 850 congregations in the United States and Canada that make up the Reform Jewish movement, according to the Union for Reform Judaism, which combines the tenets of Judaism while acknowledging the need for change and adaptation.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The rabbi of a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, credited security training with enabling him to respond when a man took him and three congregations hostage in 2022.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The alliance is a social justice coalition of more than 50 Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Catholic, Quaker, and Unitarian Universalist congregations in central Connecticut, and a major proponent of HB 5396.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Other Christian congregations from Arizona and California were in Israel when the conflict erupted.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Texas is home to over 390,000 Latter-day Saints who meet in more than 750 congregations, according to the church, including in temples dedicated in Dallas, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen and San Antonio.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Conservative congregations are different from conservatism in the political sense, Honig explained, but the terms are often conflated.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The move was interpreted by many, including Schatzline, as permission for churches to endorse candidates to their congregations.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
There are nearly 850 congregations in the United States and Canada that make up the Reform Jewish movement, according to the Union for Reform Judaism, which combines the tenets of Judaism while acknowledging the need for change and adaptation.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The rabbi of a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, credited security training with enabling him to respond when a man took him and three congregations hostage in 2022.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The alliance is a social justice coalition of more than 50 Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Catholic, Quaker, and Unitarian Universalist congregations in central Connecticut, and a major proponent of HB 5396.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Other Christian congregations from Arizona and California were in Israel when the conflict erupted.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Texas is home to over 390,000 Latter-day Saints who meet in more than 750 congregations, according to the church, including in temples dedicated in Dallas, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen and San Antonio.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congregations
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Agents targeted grocery stores, churches, and construction sites, smashing car windows and pulling people from vehicles or grabbing them at a hardware store parking lot.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The project is privately funded by individuals, foundations, corporations and churches.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The company makes sheet metal parts and assemblies for industries including medical, aerospace, defense, communications and technology.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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The casino’s 12,000-square-foot event center will be able to host a variety of events, including meetings, conferences, weddings, galas, entertainment and more.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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These changes have weakened teams from smaller conferences.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Non-Orientable Nkansa, 2017, one of his earliest large-scale installations, announced his dedication to monumental assemblages that fixate on negligence and crumbling edifices.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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The teams split two previous meetings, so the winner Monday wins the tiebreaker if the teams finish tie.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Curtis Reigh, one of nine Republicans running for county commissioner, also cited the lack of public comment at board meetings as a reason for increased interest among candidates, including younger contenders.—
Rhiannon Evans,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Gulf has also welcomed global CEOs, home to major business gatherings like the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, Web Summit in Doha and Abu Dhabi Finance Week.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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From the sweet and pungent Cipolla Rossa di Tropea festival in Ricadi to chestnut fairs in the mountains, these gatherings are a lively, delicious way to connect with the region’s culture and flavors.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Congregations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congregations. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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