ministries

noun

plural of ministry
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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2
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 In Beijing, seven ministries jointly issued an implementation plan for the BCI industry in August last year, targeting key technological breakthroughs by 2027. — Elaine Yu, CNBC, 11 July 2026 Officials from China, India and Pakistan are among the international dignitaries attending the funeral, according to their foreign ministries. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Soldiers have run ministries, food programs, infrastructure projects, and security operations. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2026 Requests for comment were also sent to defense ministries in Belgium, Denmark and Germany. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 The article argues that while traditional diplomacy is crucial, authentic, human-centric digital engagement offers a fast, cost-effective way for foreign ministries to build vital goodwill and secure strategic advantages in Washington. — Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said officials from the industry, science, climate and land ministries will outline the government’s policy measures before Samsung and SK present their investment plans. — Shinhye Kang, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Days are spent strengthening infection prevention and control, improving laboratory capacity, training health care workers, tracing contacts, meeting with community leaders, supporting safe and dignified burials, and working alongside ministries of health and international partners. — Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 26 June 2026 The church will begin working with architects and engineers to plan the transition of the site for its own ministries, including youth sports and educational outreach. — Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministries
  1. agents
  2. churches
  3. instruments
  4. vehicles
  5. means
  6. agencies
  7. organs
  8. factors
Noun
  • Dugan's case marked the first time that a state judge in Wisconsin went to trial on charges of obstructing immigration agents.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • But while police continued to piece together the case, Yepez was detained by federal immigration agents.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of agents
Noun
  • While smaller than its counterparts in Orange County or the San Gabriel Valley, the San Fernando Valley has a strong Vietnamese community with churches, temples, civic organizations and even a small magazine, Ma said.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • In many rural communities, trusted institutions such as churches and community centers play a central role in daily life.
    — Sas Mukherjee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of churches
Noun
  • The company modified the G700’s cabin to accommodate advanced instruments capable of measuring emissions while airborne.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • Proceeds benefit the Music Roots Program, which offers classes and instruments free of cost to Stone County children in grade four and above.
    — Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 11 July 2026
Definition of instruments
Noun
  • Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026
  • The League of United Latin American Citizens offered a $5,000 reward for video or other evidence, but the positions of the vehicles means surveillance cameras in the area were blocked from recording the shooting, CEO Juan Proaño said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 July 2026
Definition of vehicles
Noun
  • Making the final means the Huskies could be very good this fall.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Workers and advocates say losing those employees will cost the airport knowledgeable workers and leave their families without means to support themselves.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Definition of means
Noun
  • Because of the convictions, Flores will no longer be eligible to work for law enforcement at any level, including local, state and federal agencies.
    — Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Then, in 2012, redevelopment agencies were dissolved by the state and their obligations transferred to successor agencies.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of agencies
Noun
  • The structures produced during the mission were experimental tissues rather than complete organs suitable for transplantation.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • The ovary is one of the most dynamically remodeling organs in the human body.
    — Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of organs
Noun
  • Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Humans are exposed to many factors that can influence the development of cancer, including naturally occurring radiation.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
Definition of factors

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