MINISTERING (TO) Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

ministering (to)

verb

present participle of minister (to)

as in administering (to)

to attend to the needs and comforts of volunteered to help minister to the sick at the local hospice

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Beyond the repartee between Nick and Sam, Addy and Wyatt share a sibling-like relationship that could turn into something more, especially since Wyatt is nursing a broken heart following the sudden end of his engagement.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
The Lakers played without Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler, who are nursing injuries.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of nursing

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The record was just a year of me healing myself through making music.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
The spa Clayoquot’s Healing Grounds Spa fully embraces the healing powers of nature, capitalizing on its secluded setting along the banks of the Bedwell River.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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While practical, large-scale quantum computing remains a major engineering challenge, governments are increasingly treating the technology as a strategic capability rather than just a scientific pursuit.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
As usual, college football is treating us sports fans to some fantastic games on Saturday.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

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