ministered (to)

past tense of minister (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministered (to)
Verb
  • The breast milk changed aroma, and babies adjusted feeding – some even nursed longer – showing that flavors from a mother’s diet carry into milk and could shape early taste learning.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Much of the audience is clearly children, the Gen Alpha tweens nursed on Cocomelon and Baby Shark hi-jinks.
    Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Shabanov’s size also has to be treated as a potential impediment.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The man was taken into custody and treated for minor injuries at a hospital, authorities said.
    Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Ministered (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministered%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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