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as in ambassadors
a person sent on a mission to represent another
the British ministers at the international peace conference
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as in priests
a person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church
our minister gives an interesting sermon every week
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as in deputies
a person who acts or does business for another
she's merely a minister of the corporation
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Recent Examples of ministers
And many of those ministers don’t know what to do about it.
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Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Other Sino-British business events have since taken place in London while other ministers, including the Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, have also visited China.
—Ian King, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Tolton told James Gibbons, archbishop of Baltimore, that Black Protestant ministers were nervous that their members would leave and become Catholic.
—Annie Selak, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
China’s military has undergone a sweeping anti-corruption purge in recent years, which has seen People’s Liberation Army generals, admirals, government ministers and other officials removed from their posts.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
Besides Han, Yoon’s defense, safety and justice ministers, spy and police chiefs as well as some of his top military commanders have been indicted on rebellion and other charges related to the martial law imposition.
—CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
Flags flew at half-mast on public buildings, television anchors wore black, and cabinet ministers curtailed public appearances as Spain observed the first of three days of national mourning.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Delcy Rodríguez is Venezuela’s new president, but the country’s powerful defense and interior ministers could decide the future of Chavismo — and the nation.
—Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
They were covered in the press as the hipster ministers, the preachers in sneakers, the hypepriests.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Other Sino-British business events have since taken place in London while other ministers, including the Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, have also visited China.
—Ian King, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Tolton told James Gibbons, archbishop of Baltimore, that Black Protestant ministers were nervous that their members would leave and become Catholic.
—Annie Selak, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
China’s military has undergone a sweeping anti-corruption purge in recent years, which has seen People’s Liberation Army generals, admirals, government ministers and other officials removed from their posts.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
Besides Han, Yoon’s defense, safety and justice ministers, spy and police chiefs as well as some of his top military commanders have been indicted on rebellion and other charges related to the martial law imposition.
—CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
Flags flew at half-mast on public buildings, television anchors wore black, and cabinet ministers curtailed public appearances as Spain observed the first of three days of national mourning.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Delcy Rodríguez is Venezuela’s new president, but the country’s powerful defense and interior ministers could decide the future of Chavismo — and the nation.
—Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
They were covered in the press as the hipster ministers, the preachers in sneakers, the hypepriests.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministers
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At the park Friday, Hernandez spoke about her efforts to help address the problems, flooding the area with mobile home response teams, ex-gang members who try to de-escalate gang violence, otherwise known as peace ambassadors.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Volunteer ambassadors are also called upon to build relationships in their communities, represent Rebuilding Together in a positive, welcoming way and support outreach by attending events and sharing resources .—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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What to expect at the installation Mass The longer-than-normal Mass will have a large attendance with many religious figures such as bishops, priests, deacons and other guests.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Plunging enrollment has dogged archdiocese schools for decades as tuition costs have climbed, while the number of free teachers (priests and nuns) has plummeted.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Collier County deputies arrested Zecca at the same Naples apartment where the July 2025 shooting occurred.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Property taxes fund sheriff’s deputies, fire rescue, EMS, drainage, and the infrastructure that makes growth livable.—
Sean Parks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Maryland Freedom Caucus, a group of GOP delegates in the Maryland state legislature, made a post on social media showing a sign that appeared to have been hung by Democrat colleagues, dismissing concerns over trans athletes in women's sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Reports of targeting Paris Saint-Germain’s Goncalo Ramos were misguided, but delegates happening to be in Istanbul for a game was useful in that there were agents on the ground who were involved with both Fenerbahce and Villa.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Marcos briefly suspended habeas corpus and blamed his sclerotic economy on the agitations of leftist rebels, students, journalists, and preachers.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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King’s ability to take ideas from White preachers’ bland sermons and convert them to stirring oratory was part of his genius, Miller says.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
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Files released by the Justice Department last week show Epstein had drafted notes to and about the billionaire, suggesting Gates had engaged in extramarital affairs, although representatives for Gates have repeatedly shot down the allegations.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rich Sparkle didn’t respond to requests for comment, and representatives for Lame couldn’t be reached.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Talks among envoys from Ukraine, Russia and the United States in recent days in Abu Dhabi were constructive and another round is planned for next week, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The envoys are meeting as Ukrainians face below-freezing temperatures after Russian strikes damaged the country's power supply.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Draft indictment detailed Epstein’s abuse The FBI started investigating Epstein in July 2006 and agents expected him to be indicted in May 2007, according to the newly records released.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Elsewhere, law enforcement leaders, civil rights advocates and other legal experts have decried how ICE agents and other federal officers have been flouting best practices when making street arrests, conducting crowd control and maintaining public safety amid mass protests.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Ministers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministers. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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