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
Supporting Latino youth and strengthening young adult ministries were among the top four.
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Hosffman Ospino, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
For the past six years, attempts by Chinese companies to invest in India had been thwarted by a web of security clearances from India's foreign and home ministries.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
One of the Chinese ministries involved in the joint centers helped organize the World Conference of Classics.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Congregations will find new neighbors in their pews and fresh faces in their ministries and volunteer groups, Burton said.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
One of the many scenarios being discussed in foreign ministries around the region is the possibility that the Iranian regime could split into competing factions or descend into a civil war, much as Syria and Libya did more than a decade ago.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Idaho’s Department of Insurance doesn’t formally track residents’ use of these health care ministries, which are not subject to the same regulations as traditional insurance plans.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Ecuador's foreign and defense ministries did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Many of the churches have health ministries or outreach programs that work with church leaders to disseminate information, provide health screenings and education and other services to congregation and community members alike.
—Cassandra Spratling, Freep.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Hosffman Ospino, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
For the past six years, attempts by Chinese companies to invest in India had been thwarted by a web of security clearances from India's foreign and home ministries.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
One of the Chinese ministries involved in the joint centers helped organize the World Conference of Classics.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Congregations will find new neighbors in their pews and fresh faces in their ministries and volunteer groups, Burton said.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
One of the many scenarios being discussed in foreign ministries around the region is the possibility that the Iranian regime could split into competing factions or descend into a civil war, much as Syria and Libya did more than a decade ago.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Idaho’s Department of Insurance doesn’t formally track residents’ use of these health care ministries, which are not subject to the same regulations as traditional insurance plans.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Ecuador's foreign and defense ministries did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Many of the churches have health ministries or outreach programs that work with church leaders to disseminate information, provide health screenings and education and other services to congregation and community members alike.
—Cassandra Spratling, Freep.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministries
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When officers with the Dallas Police Department responded to help TSA agents with the disturbance, Solomon began punching one of the officers.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Pretti and Good died in separate shootings at the hands of federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.—
STEFANIE DAZIO,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The colonists awoke from their dream of lucrative plantations to find churches in ashes and molasses cauldrons rusting in the grass.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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At least 50 churches line the hillside.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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There is a recollection about how someone was brought in behind the young women’s back to tune the instruments, only to have to de-tune them back to what the ladies were used to when the subsequent tone sounded completely foreign to their ears.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Exhibits over the years have showcased a heady array of musical instruments and equipment, from guitars, pianos, accordions and reed instruments to synthesizers, theremins, foot pedals, a Harpejji (a 24-string cross between a piano and a guitar) and much more.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Protesters also need the means of self-defense.—
Richard Goldberg,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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Fall in the South means taking advantage of the bounty of fresh produce which, of course, includes butternut squash.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Office of Homeland Security Statistics is responsible for publishing figures from Homeland Security agencies, including removals and the nationalities of those deported, to provide a comprehensive picture of immigration trends at the border and inside the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Video from outside the home as the standoff ensued showed the presence of several law enforcement agencies, including the Manhattan Beach, El Segundo and Hawthorne police departments, and a SWAT team.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Organoids Organoids, three-dimensional miniature versions of human organs grown from stem cells in a lab, can model human-specific disease mechanisms and enable patient-specific testing.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Flynn had been suffering from cardiogenic shock, which is when the heart is not strong enough to provide adequate blood flow and oxygen to the organs.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Such numbers were likely factors in keeping the Fed on hold Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Ministries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministries. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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