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also synagogs
as in mosques
a building that is used for Jewish religious services
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Recent Examples of synagogues
But Thursday, Jewish synagogues everywhere in the United States were warned to lock their doors.
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Nolan Finley, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Many European synagogues also require attendees to go through security screening at some distance from the building, rather than at their doors.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Certainly the government has a role to play in helping synagogues, churches, mosques, schools and others in putting up security barriers, training security officers and those physical security enhancements.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The shooting came amid heightened tension over the Iran war and followed gunfire attacks on two Toronto-area synagogues last weekend.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
The blast hit the outer wall of the school, located in Buitenveldert, considered the city’s modern Jewish quarter and home to synagogues, religious schools and Jewish restaurants.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
The synagogues finalized the deal in January.
—Lauren Costantino
march 14, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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
There are no official synagogues in Dubai, the UAE's biggest city and commercial hub.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
Nolan Finley, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Many European synagogues also require attendees to go through security screening at some distance from the building, rather than at their doors.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Certainly the government has a role to play in helping synagogues, churches, mosques, schools and others in putting up security barriers, training security officers and those physical security enhancements.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The shooting came amid heightened tension over the Iran war and followed gunfire attacks on two Toronto-area synagogues last weekend.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
The blast hit the outer wall of the school, located in Buitenveldert, considered the city’s modern Jewish quarter and home to synagogues, religious schools and Jewish restaurants.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
The synagogues finalized the deal in January.
—Lauren Costantino
march 14, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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
There are no official synagogues in Dubai, the UAE's biggest city and commercial hub.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synagogues
Noun
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Lots of temples and mosques have spaces to wash feet outside, and most require you to step out of your footwear before exploring the holy space.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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To protect imams seeking a lower public profile, the council advises area mosques to direct media inquiries to Mohyuddin.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Performed under local anesthesia, the process involves removing a small amount of cells from the inner thigh, belly or knees and injecting them into the temples, cheeks and nasolabial folds.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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More traditional and slower-paced than Japan’s capital, Tokyo, or its neighbor, Osaka, the city is truly breathtaking in a unique way; rich historic districts, centuries-old temples, and zen gardens stand in for sleek skyscrapers and neon lights.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Synagogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synagogues. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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