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also synagogs
as in mosques
a building that is used for Jewish religious services
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Recent Examples of synagogues
The lion’s share of the program went to synagogues across the county, according to reporting from Jewish Currents magazine.
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Lauren Costantino
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Sohail had visited synagogues recently in an effort to convert but had been rebuffed, according to police sources.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Krakow’s few remaining synagogues struggle to continue with very few congregants.
—Sally Susman, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Shapiro appeared at synagogues and community events on Obama's behalf and convened a listening session for him with prominent Jewish leaders.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Shalom Park houses several Jewish organizations and schools on its 54-acre, according to its website, in addition to two synagogues.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Across the country and in Colorado, churches, mosques and synagogues have been vandalized.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Anti-Zionist graffiti has been painted on synagogues around the country over the last two years amid a spike in anti-Israel sentiment during the war in Gaza.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
In a state where some Christian congregations are so large that churches use local law enforcement to help direct traffic, synagogues are scarcer sights.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Lauren Costantino
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Sohail had visited synagogues recently in an effort to convert but had been rebuffed, according to police sources.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Krakow’s few remaining synagogues struggle to continue with very few congregants.
—Sally Susman, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Shapiro appeared at synagogues and community events on Obama's behalf and convened a listening session for him with prominent Jewish leaders.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Shalom Park houses several Jewish organizations and schools on its 54-acre, according to its website, in addition to two synagogues.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Across the country and in Colorado, churches, mosques and synagogues have been vandalized.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Anti-Zionist graffiti has been painted on synagogues around the country over the last two years amid a spike in anti-Israel sentiment during the war in Gaza.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
In a state where some Christian congregations are so large that churches use local law enforcement to help direct traffic, synagogues are scarcer sights.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synagogues
Noun
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Before the immigration crackdown, mosques and malls buzzed, with people gathering during evenings to sip chai or have henna drawn on their hands.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The bill, which has similar versions in the House and in the Senate, would exempt volunteers who provide armed security services at churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship from the required Class D and G licenses held by professional security services.—
Lauren Costantino
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Temple of Artemis, whose origins date back as early as the 7th century BCE, was one of the largest Greek temples ever built.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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As Szakin points out, visiting temples and shrines such as Meiji Shrine or Senso-ji in Tokyo is often one of the most affordable ways to experience Japan’s history and culture.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Synagogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synagogues. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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