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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 operators want finance ministries in six target countries — DR Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda — to remove import duties and luxury taxes on entry level devices.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
As part of this ambitious austerity plan, his government is forcing a nearly 3% budget cut across all ministries.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Finance ministries and central banks often lack the tools to do so in a consistent, comparable way.
—Nina Seega, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
In Kansas, lawmakers overrode the governor's veto to pass a bill in March providing a tax break for people who enroll in healthcare sharing ministries.
—Sarah Kwon, CBS News, 20 May 2026
People on the ground include epidemiologists, laboratorians and communication experts, in addition to technical staff who have good relationships with ministries and international partners there, the CDC said Wednesday.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
According to Life International, one of the organization’s longest-running ministries, Mission Feeding has saved the lives of over 23 million children in Africa.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Unlike earlier Christian fundamentalist figures who built formal political organizations, these leaders often mobilized followers through media ministries, conferences, and informal networks, contributing to a more decentralized but influential form of evangelical political activism.
—Rachel Cole, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
Creation of the Federal Film Commission Embratur forms part of the technical work group developing the Federal Film Commission, alongside six ministries and Brazil’s network of 30 local film commissions.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 May 2026
Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
As part of this ambitious austerity plan, his government is forcing a nearly 3% budget cut across all ministries.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Finance ministries and central banks often lack the tools to do so in a consistent, comparable way.
—Nina Seega, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
In Kansas, lawmakers overrode the governor's veto to pass a bill in March providing a tax break for people who enroll in healthcare sharing ministries.
—Sarah Kwon, CBS News, 20 May 2026
People on the ground include epidemiologists, laboratorians and communication experts, in addition to technical staff who have good relationships with ministries and international partners there, the CDC said Wednesday.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
According to Life International, one of the organization’s longest-running ministries, Mission Feeding has saved the lives of over 23 million children in Africa.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Unlike earlier Christian fundamentalist figures who built formal political organizations, these leaders often mobilized followers through media ministries, conferences, and informal networks, contributing to a more decentralized but influential form of evangelical political activism.
—Rachel Cole, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
Creation of the Federal Film Commission Embratur forms part of the technical work group developing the Federal Film Commission, alongside six ministries and Brazil’s network of 30 local film commissions.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministries
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He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condo deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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When agents searched Rush’s home, investigators found 303 gold bars valued at more than $40 million, approximately $2 million in cash, and more than 30 luxury Rolex watches.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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Be sure to check out Bee reporter Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado’s newcomer’s guide to Sacramento’s LGBTQ bars, churches, drag shows and more.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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It was designed by Henry Schlacks, a renowned Chicago architect known for the design of many churches.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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While these instruments might be heard loudly on the streets, they have been banned at the World Cup this year in Mexico to prevent excessive noise.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Across the short films, Early plays, among other roles, a smiling, fiendish mall pop act; the shy, offbeat child of an overbearing stage mom; and an extra in a makeup chair whose instruments, his face and his voice, are progressively hampered by prosthetics.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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The China Daily report notes that SAIC Motor’s MG brand has equipped its MG4 and MG4X electric vehicles with hybrid solid-liquid batteries developed in partnership with battery manufacturer Qingtao Energy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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Protests outside the gates have shown activists pummeling cars, impeding the exits and in some cases getting hurled out of the way after collisions with vehicles attempting to speed away from the violent activists.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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He was indicted on three counts -- destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Adding a healthy twist to the magical premise, powers in Dragon Striker are meant to be employed for athletic means.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
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Variations in measurements by different agencies are common in the immediate aftermath of an earthquake.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The models have shown themselves adept at finding security flaws in software, creating concerns that adversaries could use them to launch cyberattacks on government agencies, banks and critical infrastructure.—
Cat Zakrzewski The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2026
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The rostrum is covered in what is called Ampullae of Lorenzini, which are specialized sensory organs filled with gel that conduct electricity and allow the goblin sharks to search for squid, fish and crustaceans in the dark.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Alcohol affects multiple systems throughout the body, acting as a toxin that can compromise vital organs over time, according to the doctor.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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In their new book from University of California Press, professors Banks and Fortmueller dive into how the rise of streaming services — alongside COVID-19, the #MeToo movement and other factors — have forever changed the way Hollywood works.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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These factors mean that engines have become one of the most expensive elements of building new airplanes.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ministries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministries. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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