shuls

Definition of shulsnext
plural of shul

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Noun
  • The police force has extra uniformed and plainclothes officers to northwest London after attacks in the past month on synagogues, Jewish charity ambulances and a Persian-language media organization critical of Iran’s government.
    Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The Metropolitan Police force says counterterrorism officers are investigating fires at synagogues and other sites linked to the Jewish community, as well as an attack on a Persian-language media company.
    Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Unlike at the hotels in Cairo proper—where markets, mosques, street food, and rooftops will keep you busy for days—staying at Mena House means removing yourself from the mix.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
  • On Sunday, police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the church, citing security concerns as Israel enforces a ban on gatherings in synagogues, churches and mosques during the ongoing war with Iran, which has brought missile strikes near holy sites.
    Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Shuls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shuls. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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