conventicles

plural of conventicle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventicles
Noun
  • Along the bay stood a long, busy waterfront, lined with warehouses, shops and trading houses.
    R. Grant Gilmore III, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
  • Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • The group’s formation is an indication of how the investigation of UAPs and the possibility of contact with intelligent alien life has gained acceptance in mainstream culture—and the halls of power.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
  • In his remarks to colleagues, Kean described depression in terms that deserve to be heard well beyond the halls of Congress.
    Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • By replacing passive screen time with active participation, camps give children the opportunity to create, explore and connect.
    Lauren Barr, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
  • There are many different ways to take active vacations including niches such as white water rafting, surfing schools, yoga retreats, and triathlon training camps.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
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“Conventicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventicles. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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