CANDIDACY Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

candidacy

noun

Definition of candidacy

as in probation

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tenure

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Recent Examples of candidacy In his candidacy announcement, Jackson said his priorities include strengthening public safety and the city’s economy. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 And El-Sayed, despite insisting the election should focus on Michigan voters and their economic struggles, has embraced the larger implications of his candidacy. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 Long haul Final fundraising numbers won’t be available until after the election, but Corbett’s totals so far suggest there’s no groundswell of outside support for his candidacy. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 García had been expected to run for Hialeah mayor but withdrew his candidacy and endorsed Jacqueline García-Roves, who was serving as interim mayor when Calvo won the election last November. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for candidacy

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Noun

Those who violated Connecticut election laws must complete their probation and parole to regain their eligibility to vote.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
State District Judge Jennifer Balido also ordered Pollis to serve 10 years of probation following her release from prison, including 15 days in jail annually.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of probation

Noun

The union argues that income limits topping $500,000 in parts of the state make it more a tax break for the wealthy than an education program.

— Lara Murray-Sterzel, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Its eventual deployment could help the university explore how emerging aircraft fit into policing, emergency management, and engineering education.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of education

Noun

Beijing envisions a comprehensive AI education system that spans all levels of schooling and extends to the broader public.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
His gotcha moment became a schooling by Klobuchar on basketball, turning the tables on the age-old art of mansplaining.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of schooling

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