CANDIDACIES Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

candidacies

noun

plural of candidacy

as in educations

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Noun

Some protests involved encampments and building occupations, the latter of which occurred at Columbia’s Hamilton Hall, resulting in several arrests, probations, suspensions, degree revocations, and expulsions.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

Definition of probations

Noun

Because eligibility requirements, deadlines, and application procedures vary by state, be sure to follow the instructions provided by local election officials.

— TIME Staff, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
Prosecutor Mark Luckett said the duo were directed by a third person believed to be in Iran who coordinated plans and provided instructions on making a homemade chlorine bomb.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of instructions

Noun

The destroyer completed the builder’s sea trials earlier in 2025 before undergoing acceptance trials under the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
The dramatic lighting and wax museums are just spooky enough to summon the spirit of the witch trials without being off-putting for children.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

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