1
as in instrumentalities
something used to achieve an end
I don't care by what ministry it's accomplished, so long as it's done
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as in clergies
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
the ranks of the ministry have dwindled considerably in recent years
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Recent Examples of ministries
The briefing includes key figures from multiple ministries as the Category 5 storm nears landfall.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Amid this division, United Methodism in different parts of Africa is growing in membership and ministries, such as schools and health clinics.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Oct. 2025
Hughes previously said the theft depleted its accounts for money devoted for a children’s fund and ministries in other countries.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The app consolidates the work of over 40 government ministries, as well as customer accounts for services such as electricity provision and internet, into a single platform.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Some programs are administered by religious ministries, others by health care professionals.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2025
Russian influence grew over time to include major penetration of the Moldovan security ministries and key economic sectors.
—John E. Herbst, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, the Greek and Italian foreign ministries issued a joint appeal asking the group to transfer its aid supplies to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, which would deliver it on their behalf.
—New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Newsweek reached out to the Russian and Serbian foreign ministries for comment via email.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Amid this division, United Methodism in different parts of Africa is growing in membership and ministries, such as schools and health clinics.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Oct. 2025
Hughes previously said the theft depleted its accounts for money devoted for a children’s fund and ministries in other countries.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The app consolidates the work of over 40 government ministries, as well as customer accounts for services such as electricity provision and internet, into a single platform.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Some programs are administered by religious ministries, others by health care professionals.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2025
Russian influence grew over time to include major penetration of the Moldovan security ministries and key economic sectors.
—John E. Herbst, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, the Greek and Italian foreign ministries issued a joint appeal asking the group to transfer its aid supplies to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, which would deliver it on their behalf.
—New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Newsweek reached out to the Russian and Serbian foreign ministries for comment via email.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministries
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According to Accenture’s 2025 Pulse of Change report, 27% of organizations are already investing in AI agents across multiple parts of their enterprises, signifying the real value AI is creating.—
Daniel Kendzior,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Google investors wanted to know how AI summaries and agents are changing how the company makes money from search.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The technology has gained traction in conservative political circles, with some lawmakers expressing interest in using the company’s products at their churches, The Guardian reported.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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By 2011, Jin was speaking out about crackdowns on other congregations, in the hopes underground churches might become legally recognized.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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When the Fed all but certainly cuts rates, investors should start moving their funds out of cash instruments, analysts say.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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And the rise of insurance money in investing has created patient capital that in many cases fits those money holes better than blunter instruments.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The Lordstown facility previously operated as a major auto assembly plant, with over 1,000 vehicles rolling off the line each day.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ford Motor is recalling 227,006 vehicles in the United States for issues ranging from air bubbles in windshield glass to loose seat frames, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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The main characters, who wake up chained to pipes, quickly realize amputating their own foot is the only means of escape.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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Murphy isn't the only lottery winner in recent weeks to come up with a winning number through unusual means.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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State agencies are responsible for operating these programs with support from the federal Department of Agriculture.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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Congress failed to pass a budget or temporary funding measure before the federal fiscal year ended on October 1, forcing many federal agencies to cease all non-mandatory operations.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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This activation will eventually lead to the development of male reproductive organs.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Nov. 2025
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Well, that’s not going to happen…but there is a company that is taking organs and using partial reprogramming to rejuvenate them.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to co-creator Andy Muschietti, who also directed the films, Welcome to Derry will adapt the book's various interludes, which dig deep into Derry's violent history and how its namesake creature factors into it.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other factors are social, psychological, economic and developmental.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Ministries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministries. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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