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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parishes
Noun
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The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries has created similar congregations in Rwanda and Uganda, but the Ugandan congregation went entirely online after an even harsher anti-gay bill was passed in March 2023.—
Sarah Hurtes,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024 -
At that time, the Hispanic and Karen congregations worshipped in different spaces in the church building and rarely interacted with the main First Baptist members.—
Sophie Carson,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The rest is occupied by a mix of single-family homes — some well-maintained, some in various stages of dilapidation — vacant lots, churches, a public housing complex and a small school district.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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To take just a few examples, trade unions and churches helped to set up senior centers, which served as hubs of communal living for retirees.—
James Chappel / Made by History,
TIME,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Parishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parishes. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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