Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parishes
Noun
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To get assistance regarding the many aspects of closing a synagogue, the Congregation Bene Shalom Board worked with the Jewish Community Legacy Project, which offers support to small Jewish congregations.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026 -
At the same time, many progressive church leaders, facing dwindling congregations and general public apathy, have become more careful about appearing partisan in any way, which has allowed right-wing Christian nationalism to define the conversation about religion and politics.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In fact, some flocks overwinter as far north as Canada.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2026
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For a real birdwatching activity, fill a seed bag with thistle and watch flocks of them dart around the feeder and feast with fervor.—
Kier Holmes,
Martha Stewart,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Those churches serve as the focal points of the resilience corridor.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Before production, Nierenberg, who is white, spent more than a year in African American churches and communities, gaining the trust of the performers.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Parishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parishes. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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