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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
For the more religious who follow halacha, or traditional Jewish law, the question about how to handle the starting and ending times of Shabbat has been a topic of debate ever since the congregation was founded in 1905.
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Dan Fellner, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The Sheriff’s Department should also expand its Interfaith Advisory Council to more faith communities, including multiple congregations, and work more closely with Black- and Jewish-led organizations, two demographics most impacted by hate crimes in Orange County, the jury said in its report.
—Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
This adjustment will allow us to minister to and love our congregation well while prioritizing the needs of our individual campus communities.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 3 July 2025
Amid this turmoil, Burns’ congregation at FBC Travelers Rest has responded differently.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Dan Fellner, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The Sheriff’s Department should also expand its Interfaith Advisory Council to more faith communities, including multiple congregations, and work more closely with Black- and Jewish-led organizations, two demographics most impacted by hate crimes in Orange County, the jury said in its report.
—Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
This adjustment will allow us to minister to and love our congregation well while prioritizing the needs of our individual campus communities.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 3 July 2025
Amid this turmoil, Burns’ congregation at FBC Travelers Rest has responded differently.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congregation
Noun
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The group was offering a free concert at the church as part of a U.S. tour, St. Paul's said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Seemingly random bureaucratic obstacles impeded Gee’s formal conversion, leading her to feel unwanted by the church and, by extension, God.—
Terry Nguyen
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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The camera specs include a 48-megapixel primary lens, a 10.6-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 10.8-megapixel x5 telephoto lens, which all make up the rear camera assembly.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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That depends on the method of installation and how hard the initial assembly is.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Noun
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One assemblage features a broken television set balanced on a dirty rolling chair.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
23 June 2025
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Many of those residents were artists and musicians, including the famed assemblage artist and former director of the Watts Towers Arts Center, John Outterbridge, whose home and studio burned in the fire.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Barrett scheduled a status conference on that order for July 24.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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The Trump administration has largely focused on children’s access to some trans-specific health care, but the conference featured anti-trans activists who called for the end of medical care for transgender adults, as well.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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President Trump shared details about his meeting with the @SecGenNATO.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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From meeting on the set of Madam Secretary to supporting each other long after the series finale, here is everything to know about Téa Leoni and Tim Daly’s relationship.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Each holiday season, more than 40,000 English-speaking audience members attend the Globe’s Grinch musical.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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This inconsistency creates immediate distrust among your audiences.—
Danielle Sabrina,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Congregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congregation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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