synagogue
noun
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Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 21 Apr. 2024
Flying under the streetlights that bring life to Hoosick Street, Byrnes passed an auto shop, a synagogue and an elementary school.
—USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Hannaford was charged with first-degree and second-degree arson, third-degree felony criminal mischief involving a synagogue or place of worship and third-degree felony possession of cocaine.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Belvidere Hollow residents also had nearby attractions, resources, and community spaces such as shops, parks, saloons, hotels, churches, schools, and even a synagogue.
—Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Despite the lack of effective security at Crocus City Hall, there are indications that the Russian government, at least initially, took seriously Washington’s warning — which included information about Islamic State plans to attack a synagogue, according to one U.S. official.
—Shane Harris, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
One of Gab's most notable active users was the man who shot and killed 11 people and wounded six at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018.
—Lisa Hagen, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
In December alone, bomb threats targeted 747 synagogues.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
After the townhalls, Rubinstein, the synagogue member, posted on social media that she was disheartened and worried about the safety of her grandchildren.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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synagogue
nounMiddle English synagoge "a Jewish congregation," from early French synagoge (same meaning), from Latin synagoga (same meaning), from Greek synagōgē "synagogue, assembly," from synagein "to bring together," from syn- "together with" and agein "to lead" — related to synonymous
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