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as in mosques
a building that is used for Jewish religious services
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Recent Examples of synagogues
Laws banning the Nazi salute and the display or sale of symbols associated with terror groups came into effect in Australia this year in response to a string of antisemitic attacks on synagogues, buildings and cars since the beginning of Israel’s war in Gaza in October 2023.
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CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
The group is made up of some 40 churches, synagogues and mosques in Miami-Dade that come together to advocate for solutions to some of the county’s most pressing social issues.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The group targeted at least 25 synagogues in 13 states, according to the FBI.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
At that time, the capital had around 150 functioning synagogues.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Reardon’s threats to the synagogues included threats to bomb Jewish houses of worship, as well as threats to kill all Jewish people and stomp Jewish babies dead into the ground, among other violent and antisemitic statements.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
To address escalating concerns over the humanitarian crisis, synagogues across Jewish movements in the United States have organized roundtables with the executive director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Think scarf head coverings for women in Catholic churches, shoe removal for all to enter a mosque, yarmulkes required for men in synagogues, but also pay attention to the cultural norms away from houses of worship and behave accordingly to avoid being considered a rude American.
—Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
It was found close to the sites of early synagogues, mosques and churches and was inscribed with the 10 Biblical laws in Paleo-Hebrew script.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
The group is made up of some 40 churches, synagogues and mosques in Miami-Dade that come together to advocate for solutions to some of the county’s most pressing social issues.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The group targeted at least 25 synagogues in 13 states, according to the FBI.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
At that time, the capital had around 150 functioning synagogues.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Reardon’s threats to the synagogues included threats to bomb Jewish houses of worship, as well as threats to kill all Jewish people and stomp Jewish babies dead into the ground, among other violent and antisemitic statements.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
To address escalating concerns over the humanitarian crisis, synagogues across Jewish movements in the United States have organized roundtables with the executive director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Think scarf head coverings for women in Catholic churches, shoe removal for all to enter a mosque, yarmulkes required for men in synagogues, but also pay attention to the cultural norms away from houses of worship and behave accordingly to avoid being considered a rude American.
—Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
It was found close to the sites of early synagogues, mosques and churches and was inscribed with the 10 Biblical laws in Paleo-Hebrew script.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synagogues
Noun
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The cart has also serviced events at mosques and universities.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The group is made up of some 40 churches, synagogues and mosques in Miami-Dade that come together to advocate for solutions to some of the county’s most pressing social issues.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The trip culminates in a scenic cruise past historic temples and lively markets along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, followed by a farewell dinner at a waterside restaurant.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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This technique provides surgeons with greater control over angle and depth, which is beneficial for detailed areas like the crown or temples.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Synagogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synagogues. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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