as in synagogues
a building that is used for Muslim religious services
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Recent Examples of mosques
The law signed by Hochul would apply statewide and would apply to any house of worship, including mosques, which have also been targeted by protests over the years.
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CBS News, 28 May 2026
From churches to synagogues, mosques to grocery stores, extremists have targeted innocent people because of race, religion, ethnicity, or identity.
—Michael Brunker, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Antisemitism has been an essential ideological component behind white supremacist attacks at mosques, retail establishments frequented by African Americans and Latinos, gay bars and schools.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 27 May 2026
Tarteel is now commonplace in many mosques across the world.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026
Abdullah had previously worked in a nearby dental office, but after the 2019 massacre at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, he was inspired to switch focus and began to train himself on situational awareness and how to analyze an unfolding active shooter incident.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Law enforcement must take threats against our mosques and communities seriously.
—Zainab Chaudry, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026
By 2018, he was heavily involved in the Fans Supporting Foodbanks campaign and one of the mosques in the city became amongst its biggest donors.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 21 May 2026
In an echo of the 2019 massacre at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, the gunmen appeared to have worn body cameras that livestreamed their assault, video of which has circulated online.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 May 2026
CBS News, 28 May 2026
From churches to synagogues, mosques to grocery stores, extremists have targeted innocent people because of race, religion, ethnicity, or identity.
—Michael Brunker, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Antisemitism has been an essential ideological component behind white supremacist attacks at mosques, retail establishments frequented by African Americans and Latinos, gay bars and schools.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 27 May 2026
Tarteel is now commonplace in many mosques across the world.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026
Abdullah had previously worked in a nearby dental office, but after the 2019 massacre at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, he was inspired to switch focus and began to train himself on situational awareness and how to analyze an unfolding active shooter incident.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Law enforcement must take threats against our mosques and communities seriously.
—Zainab Chaudry, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026
By 2018, he was heavily involved in the Fans Supporting Foodbanks campaign and one of the mosques in the city became amongst its biggest donors.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 21 May 2026
In an echo of the 2019 massacre at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, the gunmen appeared to have worn body cameras that livestreamed their assault, video of which has circulated online.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosques
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Carney said antisemites in Canada have fired bullets at Jewish schools and thrown firebombs at synagogues and attacked community centers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Blocking someone from entering a house of worship, or acting in a way that makes worshippers entering the building fear for their safety, is now a crime in New York under a law approved after a series of raucous demonstrations outside synagogues.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Just south of Amalfi, Cilento offers ancient temples, pristine sands, and the best mozzarella in Italy, yet visiting is a fraction of the cost.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Asia’s Most photogenic Markets for Travelers Asian craft markets often double as cultural events, drawing artisans, ethnic minority groups and travelers to settings that range from ancient temples to remote mountain villages.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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“Mosques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosques. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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