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as in registrars
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 salesmen
a person employed to sell goods or services especially in a store
the clerk suggested a different brand
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as in priests
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 clerks
The next election for county officers, which includes roles like sheriffs, county clerks, county attorneys and coroners, is scheduled for November 2026.
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Most counties in Kansas have elected county clerks, but the Secretary of State appoints the election commissioner in Kansas’ four largest counties — including Wyandotte and Johnson.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
These include customer-service representatives, clerks, analysts, public-relations specialists, and administrators.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2025
For additional case information, contact the clerks and courts where the case is being handled.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
The process was so dangerous that grocery store clerks would open cans for customers to take home.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
When nurses, grocery clerks, or teachers can’t afford to live nearby, the whole community feels the impact.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
And instead of asking front desk clerks to mail your cards, find the local post office and DIY.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Nash inherited the clothing as a teenager and soon discovered that liquor store clerks never carded a nun in nun’s clothing.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Most counties in Kansas have elected county clerks, but the Secretary of State appoints the election commissioner in Kansas’ four largest counties — including Wyandotte and Johnson.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
These include customer-service representatives, clerks, analysts, public-relations specialists, and administrators.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2025
For additional case information, contact the clerks and courts where the case is being handled.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
The process was so dangerous that grocery store clerks would open cans for customers to take home.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
When nurses, grocery clerks, or teachers can’t afford to live nearby, the whole community feels the impact.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
And instead of asking front desk clerks to mail your cards, find the local post office and DIY.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Nash inherited the clothing as a teenager and soon discovered that liquor store clerks never carded a nun in nun’s clothing.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clerks
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Advertisement For the next several years, activists knocked on the doors of sharecroppers and drove folks to county registrars’ offices, often facing denials or delays, arrests, and violence.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Traditional registrars also face disintermediation threats and may resist integration efforts that could reduce their control over lucrative renewal fees.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Soon, vacuum salesmen across the country were opening CBD American Shaman shops at dizzying rates.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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While the real-life Warrens undoubtedly were hucksters and snake-oil salesmen, the fictional ones are an intensely likable couple whose love for each other is far firmer than the veil between the living and the dead.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many African Anglican churches refuse to ordain female priests.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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During his presidency, the church modified its policy to prohibit transgender people from being baptized, working with children or serving as priests or teachers, per the AP.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Her filing was backed by 18 former Federal Reserve officials, Treasury secretaries and other top economic officials who served under presidents from both parties.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Other secretaries of state — both Democrats and Republicans — have also asked them these questions.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Martinez hosted a sermon series with seven different preachers to talk to the congregation about what generosity meant to them, and the fundraiser was included in church announcements and weekly newsletter updates.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
21 Sep. 2025
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Wesley is the eighth pastor in the church's more than 200-year history, and represents the fifth generation of Baptist preachers, according to information on the Alfred Street Baptist Church website.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Clerks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clerks. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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