as in synagogues
a building that is used for Muslim religious services
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Recent Examples of mosques
Eight years later, Brenton Tarrant killed 51 people in two separate shootings at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, after hereleased a more than 80-page manifesto filled with anti-Muslim, extremist language.
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Connor Greene, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
In order to embolden and support his organization, bin Laden often videotaped himself with messages aimed at his target audience, established training centers in Afghanistan, had an expansive funding network that included wealthy individuals, couriers, mosques and other complex ways to raise funds.
—Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Pig heads appeared outside several mosques around Paris on Tuesday, authorities said, decrying the insult to Muslims.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The group is made up of some 40 churches, synagogues and mosques in Miami-Dade that come together to advocate for solutions to some of the county’s most pressing social issues.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Some have Art Deco tiles; others are as richly patterned as mosques.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
Larger groups, unable to be evacuated, such as the Hazara, have been subjected to years of persecution and targeted with bombings and attacks on their schools, hospitals, and Shia mosques, among others.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Originating in the 7th century CE, this architectural tradition spans three continents and encompasses not only mosques but palaces, schools, markets, and private residences.
—Mike Miller, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2025
And mosques began sprouting up all over town.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 31 May 2025
Connor Greene, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
In order to embolden and support his organization, bin Laden often videotaped himself with messages aimed at his target audience, established training centers in Afghanistan, had an expansive funding network that included wealthy individuals, couriers, mosques and other complex ways to raise funds.
—Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Pig heads appeared outside several mosques around Paris on Tuesday, authorities said, decrying the insult to Muslims.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The group is made up of some 40 churches, synagogues and mosques in Miami-Dade that come together to advocate for solutions to some of the county’s most pressing social issues.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Some have Art Deco tiles; others are as richly patterned as mosques.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
Larger groups, unable to be evacuated, such as the Hazara, have been subjected to years of persecution and targeted with bombings and attacks on their schools, hospitals, and Shia mosques, among others.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Originating in the 7th century CE, this architectural tradition spans three continents and encompasses not only mosques but palaces, schools, markets, and private residences.
—Mike Miller, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2025
And mosques began sprouting up all over town.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 31 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosques
Noun
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The violence once might have led synagogues, mosques and churches to rush to beef up security.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Starmer also said that additional police are being deployed to synagogues across the country.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are several key sites to explore, like Le Castella, an imposing Medieval fortress on the sea; Santa Severina’s Byzantine architecture and Norman Castle; and Capo Colonna Archaeological Park, known for its Greek and Roman temples and ruins.—
Gary Portuesi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Simply apply a small amount to your temples, forehead, and the back of the neck (just be sure to avoid your eyes).—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Mosques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosques. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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