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as in churches
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
the whole congregation began to sing with great fervor
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as in assemblies
a body of people come together in one place
a congregation of journalists were at the hotel bar, discussing the latest developments
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Recent Examples of congregations
Recent shift Since becoming the Democratic nominee, Harris has garnered a wellspring of support from Black faith leaders, including influential Black preachers who either remain in or came up in the Pentecostal or charismatic congregations.
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Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Jewish people may spend the day fasting or attending synagogues, where congregations pray and meditate.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Many Jews will attend services at synagogues or other congregations, reciting special prayers and singing special songs.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
Jewish congregations will recite special prayers and songs to mark the new year.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
Many Jewish people will attend services at synagogues or other congregations, reciting prayers and singing special songs.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Levin speaks with pride about how his four children are all committed Jews active in their congregations and communities.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 2 Oct. 2024
Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Jewish people may spend the day fasting or attending synagogues, where congregations pray and meditate.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Many Jews will attend services at synagogues or other congregations, reciting special prayers and singing special songs.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
Jewish congregations will recite special prayers and songs to mark the new year.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
Many Jewish people will attend services at synagogues or other congregations, reciting prayers and singing special songs.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Levin speaks with pride about how his four children are all committed Jews active in their congregations and communities.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congregations
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The tiny houses have the origin in efforts by compassionate activists, often churches, to create fast solutions to immediate shelter needs for people living outside.Roger Valdez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Black Pentecostal tradition Within the global Pentecostal and charismatic landscape, Black American churches form a distinct tradition.Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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Enhancements include improvements to the arm and leg assemblies, tactile manipulators, wiring, power systems, and overall design.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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Dealers will monitor the vehicles through the online data evaluation, perform diagnostic procedures, and replace the battery module assemblies if necessary.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
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As an example, one of the things that's been a hit with our sneaker recycling social enterprise is our sneaker costume at conferences.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Attend industry-specific conferences and workshops.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Dial created works in a variety of modes, from allegorical paintings to massive assemblages.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Fabric scraps, the netting from bags that may have once held tangerines—all this stuff Jackson synthesized into a whole that owes nothing to Rauschenberg’s assemblages or to the Arte Povera movement but grew out of the art of making do.Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Congregations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congregations. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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