as in synagogues
a building that is used for Muslim religious services
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Recent Examples of mosques
Before the immigration crackdown, mosques and malls buzzed, with people gathering during evenings to sip chai or have henna drawn on their hands.
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CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The bill, which has similar versions in the House and in the Senate, would exempt volunteers who provide armed security services at churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship from the required Class D and G licenses held by professional security services.
—Lauren Costantino
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Across the country and in Colorado, churches, mosques and synagogues have been vandalized.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Michigan's 50-plus mosques offer a chance to observe a space of worship and community for local Muslims.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Some clerics control enormous charitable foundations worth billions of dollars through donations from followers and budgets from the state, while others operate modest local mosques with minimal resources.
—Narges Bajoghli, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
The family has also not been permitted to hold mourning ceremonies, and several mosques in Marivan were reportedly disallowed from hosting memorial services.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Yeşilyurt Village, located just a few kilometers from the sea, is also worth making a stop for its stone houses, narrow cobblestone streets, historic mosques, cafés, shops, and friendly locals.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Throughout, hate mail poured into inboxes at mosques and advocacy groups.
—Rob Kuznia, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The bill, which has similar versions in the House and in the Senate, would exempt volunteers who provide armed security services at churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship from the required Class D and G licenses held by professional security services.
—Lauren Costantino
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Across the country and in Colorado, churches, mosques and synagogues have been vandalized.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Michigan's 50-plus mosques offer a chance to observe a space of worship and community for local Muslims.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Some clerics control enormous charitable foundations worth billions of dollars through donations from followers and budgets from the state, while others operate modest local mosques with minimal resources.
—Narges Bajoghli, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
The family has also not been permitted to hold mourning ceremonies, and several mosques in Marivan were reportedly disallowed from hosting memorial services.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Yeşilyurt Village, located just a few kilometers from the sea, is also worth making a stop for its stone houses, narrow cobblestone streets, historic mosques, cafés, shops, and friendly locals.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Throughout, hate mail poured into inboxes at mosques and advocacy groups.
—Rob Kuznia, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosques
Noun
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The lion’s share of the program went to synagogues across the county, according to reporting from Jewish Currents magazine.—
Lauren Costantino
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sohail had visited synagogues recently in an effort to convert but had been rebuffed, according to police sources.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Temple of Artemis, whose origins date back as early as the 7th century BCE, was one of the largest Greek temples ever built.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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As Szakin points out, visiting temples and shrines such as Meiji Shrine or Senso-ji in Tokyo is often one of the most affordable ways to experience Japan’s history and culture.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Mosques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosques. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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