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conventicles

noun

plural of conventicle
as in houses

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  1. houses
  2. halls
  3. camps
Noun
  • According to Raybould, the investigation into the organization began in 2024, and investigators discovered that kilos of drugs – including cocaine – were being distributed from five trap houses located near schools, parks, and community centers.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Located in the Oak Park neighborhood just west of Chicago—a unique enclave full of multiple Wright designs from the early years of his practice—the home is often regarded as one of his most influential Prairie-style houses.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of houses
Noun
  • His pet names and catchphrases no longer pealed through the halls.
    — Mike Hogan, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Think of this sale as an opportunity to shop the actual Estate’s eclectic halls.
    — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of halls
Noun
  • The Polisario Front, representing the Indigenous Sahrawi people, seeks self-determination and is supported by Algeria (where the refugee camps are located).
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
  • After media day, a few teams hit the road for at least a portion of their training camps.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of camps
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“Conventicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventicles. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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