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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.
—
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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Skeptics said that for a denomination with more than 40,000 churches and millions of members, those numbers were lamentable but not symptoms of a widespread crisis.
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One pastor, two churches in Charlotte That honeymoon phase eventually gave way to a complicated reality involving Chadwick, the man who helped orchestrate Forest Hill’s expansion with the YMCA.
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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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There had always been a party element to the Red44 conferences, but now, in Chicago, the group was finally reaching a breaking point, partly owing to explosive growth on Burdette’s side of the business.
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The Big 12 owned the 2026 NBA draft like few conferences in recent 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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Surrounding sculptures, assemblages and brightly colored forms make the space feel part sanctuary, part dreamscape.
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At meetings, in the Oval Office, at Mar-a-Lago.
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Seiya Suzuki and Michael Conforto also homered for the Cubs, who moved 6 1/2 games behind the NL Central-leading Brewers, who had won the first four meetings between the teams this season.
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At fan gatherings, drones are barred within a 1-nautical-mile radius and up to 1,000 feet above ground level.
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Despite the trio's famous parents, the youngest Brodericks have managed to mostly stay out of the spotlight, except for public family gatherings like a January 2026 book launch for composer Marc Shaiman.
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“Congregations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congregations. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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