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as in registrar
an official whose job is to keep records
you'll need to get a copy of your birth certificate from the office of the town clerk
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as in salesman
a person employed to sell goods or services especially in a store
the clerk suggested a different brand
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as in priest
a person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church
the clerks in the rural parishes were for the most part sons of merchants
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Recent Examples of clerk
According to Baseball Almanac, the Spiders used Eddie Kolb, a cigar-stand clerk and local amateur player, as their pitcher.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 1 June 2025
Since 2012, at least 17 judges and six clerks have been killed in connection to their work, the group notes.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
According to state police, a brief altercation occurred between the suspect and the clerk.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
How the line went away The county line made headlines last year when now-Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) filed a lawsuit against 19 county clerks over the county line system during the 2024 Senate primary.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 24 May 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 1 June 2025
Since 2012, at least 17 judges and six clerks have been killed in connection to their work, the group notes.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
According to state police, a brief altercation occurred between the suspect and the clerk.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
How the line went away The county line made headlines last year when now-Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) filed a lawsuit against 19 county clerks over the county line system during the 2024 Senate primary.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clerk
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But just as much of the malicious texting market is driven by Chinese gangs, the most dangerous TLDs are issued by Chinese registrars.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The supervisors selected Curtis from a pool of five finalists that included Shasta County’s current deputy registrar of voters and top elections workers from around the country.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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But then, The New York Times looked inside the medicine chest of our favorite belly-jumping, eyeball-rolling, exploding-car salesman, and that was that.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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But one couple in particular stands out: A traveling costume jewelry salesman, Lars Thorwald, and his nagging, bedridden wife.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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But as the abuse scandal spread globally during Francis’ 12-year pontificate, the commission lost its influence and its crowning recommendation — the creation of a tribunal to judge bishops who covered up for predator priests — went nowhere.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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That’s despite the full commitment of Dan Stevens as real-life priest Joseph Steiger.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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Carol worked as a secretary for Dr. Rajnikant Kothari, a psychiatrist in Jackson Township, and sold home furnishings through a popular direct sales company called Home Interiors.—
Stephanie Warsmith,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Next week, Miami’s GOP delegation in Washington is slated to meet with Trump’s Homeland Security secretary.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Buskirk — his dad and great grandfather were preachers — shortly after accepting the football job felt the calling to explore ministry work.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
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My dad was a Methodist preacher from a long line of them.—
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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Ukrainian defense minister Rustem Umerov, who led his country's delegation, said Ukraine proposed another round of ceasefire talks at the end of the month.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Congregants were arrested in mass and ministers jailed.—
Kevin Sack,
Time,
3 June 2025
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The daughter of an Anglican clergyman, Emily lived almost all of her life in Haworth, a remote village in the southern Pennines, hundreds of miles from literary London.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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An ordained clergyman, he was punished for his dissenting beliefs, resulting in his establishing the first secular state, Rhode Island, as a haven and refuge.—
Emmett Coyne,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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The family sang gospel music and were active in the Church of God in Christ, where K.C. was a deacon.—
Rob Tannenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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During that multi-decade stretch, Lorch held a bevy of leadership positions with the church, including as deacon, president of the board of trustees and head coach who picked his staff and directed his players.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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“Clerk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clerk. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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