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as in church
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
the whole congregation began to sing with great fervor
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as in assembly
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 congregation
The congregation also directly assists individuals and families.
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Matthew Geiger, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
The other reason Hometown Christian received a grant is the congregation itself.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
When McKay revealed to the congregation that the questioner was 9-year-old Johni Broome, smiles and nods greeted the twist.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
But surely there are other melodies our congregations can choose that will have similar impact.
—Mary Zamore, Sun Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Geiger, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
The other reason Hometown Christian received a grant is the congregation itself.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
When McKay revealed to the congregation that the questioner was 9-year-old Johni Broome, smiles and nods greeted the twist.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
But surely there are other melodies our congregations can choose that will have similar impact.
—Mary Zamore, Sun Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congregation
Noun
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Thunders and Nolan died less than a year apart in 1991 and 1992, and Kane was long retired from music and working at the Mormon church’s Family History Center in Los Angeles.—
Daniel Kreps, Andy Greene
March 1,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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His father and their churches could not immediately be reached for comment.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Some senior military and police officials sent to the assembly have testified that Yoon ordered them to pull out lawmakers to thwart a parliamentary vote on the decree.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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What to Consider The assembly requires more work than other models.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Researchers say that the abundance of horses at the site hints at what the landscape looked like around 500,000 years ago, while the assemblage as a whole — with armadillos, sloths, and tapirs as well as horses — reveals the trajectories of evolution throughout the period.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
21 Feb. 2025
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With the Battista, though, of which only 150 examples will be made, comparison even within the elite assemblage that included models from McLaren, Lotus, Bentley, and Aston Martin, proved challenging.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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After the conference sessions, guests can also unwind at live entertainment events and happy hours.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The tech world billionaire quickly went to work pressuring federal employees to leave, doing joint interviews with Trump and appearing at a right-wing Christian conference last week waving a chainsaw.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The entire coaching staff wasn’t included in the quarterback meetings, according to league sources, but offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and quarterback coach Greg Olson were.—
The Athletic NFL Staff and more,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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During a Sacramento County Recreation and Parks Commission meeting last week, those in opposition said allowing vehicle access to Sailor Bar is dangerous.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As his deep, mellifluous voice echoed around the concrete walls, the audience—if videos of the event are anything to go by—was left entirely bewitched.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the audience, a select group of Rolex clients and testimonees from around the world enjoyed the ceremony from an elite vantage point.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Congregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congregation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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