parishes

plural of parish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for parishes
Noun
  • The sisters hope the land transfer will serve as a model for Catholic congregations for future reconciliations with tribal nations.
    Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The organization has announced plans to create thousands of new chapters and is cultivating new partnerships with pastors and congregations.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The bird flu affected some turkey flocks earlier, leaving the inventory lower this year than last.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The virus can spread easily when infected wild birds mix with commercial or backyard flocks.
    NPR, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Pastel greens, pinks, and yellows, terra-cotta roofs, antique churches, and cobblestoned streets showcase colonial architecture shaped by Portuguese and Dutch influences.
    Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Kinloch and Sheffield both ran robust campaigns that involved reaching voters through neighborhood canvassing, visits to churches and senior homes, along with billboards and countless ads.
    Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Parishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parishes. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.

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