as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
one sect of medical researchers holds the minority view that the disease is not caused by that virus
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Recent Examples of sect
Qumran was destroyed by the Romans, circa 73 CE, and historians believe the scrolls were hidden in the caves by a sect called the Essenes to protect them from being destroyed.
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2025
The monotheistic sect recognizes the prophets of the Abrahamic faiths, including Jesus, John the Baptist, Muhammad and Moses, and reveres Greek philosophers like Plato and Socrates.
—Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The sect once had a presence in 18 regions of Russia, including Moscow and St. Petersburg, and up to 30,000 members.
—Betiana Fernández Martino and Hira Humayan, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Today the rule of state is the guarantee for all sects.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2025
The monotheistic sect recognizes the prophets of the Abrahamic faiths, including Jesus, John the Baptist, Muhammad and Moses, and reveres Greek philosophers like Plato and Socrates.
—Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The sect once had a presence in 18 regions of Russia, including Moscow and St. Petersburg, and up to 30,000 members.
—Betiana Fernández Martino and Hira Humayan, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Today the rule of state is the guarantee for all sects.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sect
Noun
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The irony of Rollins now leading a dominant faction with a young powerhouse in its ranks is not lost on many fans.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Satisfying the old and new theme park factions is tricky, Atwood said.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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On July 13, Saturn (the planet of karma and lessons) starts its retrograde cycle in the sign of Aries, with Mercury retrograde joining the party a few days later on the 18th.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The judge also ordered the parties to address whether and how the Supreme Court's recent ruling limiting universal injunctions should apply to her order.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Meanwhile, several decent wing players committed to teams in the first hour of free agency - Bruce Brown (Denver), D’Angelo Russell (Dallas) and Ty Jerome (Memphis).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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To get the most out of chicken and turkey, gravitate toward the skin, thighs, and wings of the chicken (not the breast).—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Flip tortillas; scatter 2 tablespoons of the cheese over one half of toasted side.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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There's a dual front light plus an integrated rear light, and a side kickstand and full fenders.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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“Sect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sect. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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