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
The money could have funded a children’s youth pastor or ministries in other countries.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Newsweek has emailed the Russian and Chinese foreign ministries for comment.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 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
The safety and well-being of all in our parishes, schools and ministries remain our top priority.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Earlier, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that authorities in Mexico City and the foreign ministries of both countries were already working together on the case.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Newsweek has emailed the Russian and Chinese foreign ministries for comment.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 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
The safety and well-being of all in our parishes, schools and ministries remain our top priority.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Earlier, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that authorities in Mexico City and the foreign ministries of both countries were already working together on the case.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministries
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Bennett Lawson, who represents the 44th Ward, told CBS Chicago that tear gas was set off when neighbors protested federal agents pulling a construction worker from a home in Lakeview.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Last week, Judge Ellis ordered agents equipped with body cameras to activate them during immigration enforcement and public interactions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Since the explosion, the Warriors have worked with local churches in case any players want to talk to somebody that's not part of the team.—
Jacob Shames,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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Some have left their churches for new ones.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
22 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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Video shown during the news conference showed the car in the parking lot, pulling up to a couple of police vehicles, then backing up and stopping.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Illinois is attempting to crack down on federal officers who try to disguise their vehicles in pursuit of undocumented individuals.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Smokeless tobacco is considered anything from snuff, snus, chewing tobacco, moist snuff and any other tobacco intended to be used or consumed by any means.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The administration has argued its work is a long-overdue means of rooting out waste, fraud and abuse.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
22 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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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, CMT causes a range of sensory and motor symptoms, including numbness, tingling, pain, muscle weakness and atrophy — deterioration in cells, tissues, and organs.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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Endometriosis Endometriosis is a condition in which uterine-like tissue grows outside of the uterus on other nearby organs.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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All those factors ultimately proved enough.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Experts say factors that impact fall foliage include steady rainfall during spring and summer, and cool nights in the early fall.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Ministries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministries. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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