MERCIES Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

mercies

noun

plural of mercy

as in services

an act of kind assistance did a mercy for the stranded motorist and was richly rewarded

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Recent Examples of mercies Then His unveiled, sweet mercies show Life’s burdens light. — Douglas Sytsma, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025

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Noun

Black is the vice president of the 211 System Strategy, a helpline supported by the United Way that connects people to food aid, mental health services, transportation and more.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The organization offers a temporary shelter, as well as services for job seeking and helping people set up bank accounts.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of services

Noun

Bill 26-0192 gets rid of the requirement for the Board of Estimates’ approval of minor privileges, such as sidewalk and street closings or the approval of private signs extending into the public right of way.

— Joseph Landers, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
Some nepo-baby artists are more transparent about their privileges.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of privileges

Noun

Indeed, any ambitious scientist had to be in the good graces of these Big Players or risk financial ostracism and effective banishment from the halls of Big Science.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Yet even while criticizing the result, a reporter who benefits from staying in ESPN’s good graces rushed to defend management’s intentions.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of graces

Noun

Small courtesies keep big efforts moving forward.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.

— Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025