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
The New York Times bestselling memoir Stolen Innocence by Elissa Wall (William Morrow, 2008) relays life inside Utah’s FLDS polygamist sect.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Vaccination is endorsed by top Jewish and Islamic scholars, the Vatican, and major Christian sects including Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Mormon, and Episcopalian.
—Dr. Richard Moriarty, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
For example, prayer animal release is a practice that started in the fifth or sixth century in some sects of Buddhism.
—Elizabeth Carlen, The Conversation, 3 July 2025
His arrest and sentencing to a tough prison camp will likely mark the end of a sect which had lasted for more than three decades.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Vaccination is endorsed by top Jewish and Islamic scholars, the Vatican, and major Christian sects including Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Mormon, and Episcopalian.
—Dr. Richard Moriarty, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
For example, prayer animal release is a practice that started in the fifth or sixth century in some sects of Buddhism.
—Elizabeth Carlen, The Conversation, 3 July 2025
His arrest and sentencing to a tough prison camp will likely mark the end of a sect which had lasted for more than three decades.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sect
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Zeta Tijuana, an investigative magazine, reported in 2023 that Huerta’s Arellano Félix cell had colluded with corrupt Tijuana police officers to steal a massive drug shipment from a rival Sinaloa faction — an episode that prompted cartel hitmen to hunt down and kill the dirty cops.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Two factions — Membership First and Unite for Strength — vied for power for two decades.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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The stakes are particularly high in Texas, where adding five Republican seats could significantly improve the party’s chances of maintaining control of Congress for the remainder of Trump’s term, if Democrats don’t retaliate to balance the scales.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hall worked tirelessly to seize opportunities to assert Republicans' power as the minority party.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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McClure recalled a short Memphis stretch during which the 6-foot-6 Brooks defended then-Washington wing Bradley Beal, Portland guard Damian Lillard and New Orleans forward Zion Williamson.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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An upscale Italian restaurant, a cake shop and chicken wing hut are among a host of businesses coming to a new strip mall in west Noblesville.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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This will feel like a home away from home for Daniel Farke and his side.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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Tap into your artistic side at the class making jewelry, décor and more every Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m., starting Aug. 20.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Sect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sect. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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