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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
Both congregations identify as non-denominational, evangelical Christian churches.
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Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Leaders of major churches failed to report abusers to police or their congregations, the report said.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Even so, the $152 billion Americans gave to congregations and other religious institutions remains by far the largest category.
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Jon Bergdoll,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Many states and local governments limited in-person worship, deeming large gatherings unsafe; Kirk began speaking to congregations that defied COVID regulations.
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Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Janis praised positive interaction between the congregations’ volunteers and those in need.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Vance describes over the course of his childhood and adolescence bouncing among Pentecostal and Southern Baptist congregations, all of them broadly conservative.
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Today, the church congregations now worship as Hope United Methodist Church at 7320 Northcote Ave.
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Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Spending on religious construction rose 17 percent last year as congregations grapple with the changing role of faith institutions.
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Michelle Boorstein,
Washington Post,
11 June 2026
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Leaders of major churches failed to report abusers to police or their congregations, the report said.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Even so, the $152 billion Americans gave to congregations and other religious institutions remains by far the largest category.
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Jon Bergdoll,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Many states and local governments limited in-person worship, deeming large gatherings unsafe; Kirk began speaking to congregations that defied COVID regulations.
—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Janis praised positive interaction between the congregations’ volunteers and those in need.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Vance describes over the course of his childhood and adolescence bouncing among Pentecostal and Southern Baptist congregations, all of them broadly conservative.
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Today, the church congregations now worship as Hope United Methodist Church at 7320 Northcote Ave.
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Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Spending on religious construction rose 17 percent last year as congregations grapple with the changing role of faith institutions.
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Michelle Boorstein,
Washington Post,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congregations
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Hong Kong — A pastor who founded one of China’s most prominent underground churches has been released from prison and reunited with his family in the United States, his daughter told CNN.
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The Zion Church is among the largest churches that are unregistered with the Chinese authorities, defying restrictions from the officially atheist Communist Party requiring believers to worship only in registered congregations.
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After the assemblies, longtime Colorado Democratic strategist Mike Dino told CBS Colorado that DeGette's name recognition and congressional seniority were significant advantages in the race, but that her poor showing caught him off guard.
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The company began manufacturing ripcord assemblies in support of the defense effort.
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But for women suing the NCAA, universities and athletic conferences over past transgender-athlete policies, the ruling may prove to be an important turning point.
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Grants could be canceled due to political whims, and new layers of bureaucracy would inhibit basic scientific activities like publishing papers and attending conferences.
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Who could forget the countless iterations of her squad, after all, the varied assemblages of laughing friends, mostly women, featuring in Swift’s Fourth of July carousels and birthday tributes and more through the years?
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Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.
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Another clutch offering is a workstation for getting computer work done in between meetings.
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Not only that, but government meetings are just clicks away on your cell phone or laptop, an advance that was hastened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online.
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For years, the singer has marked the Fourth of July holiday with gatherings at her Rhode Island home, hosting friends and family for celebrations that became a hallmark of her summers.
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“Congregations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congregations. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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