1
as in instrumentality
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 clergy
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 ministry
Serving international private school operators, international education publishers, global charter, virtual, and micro schools, and ministries of education can provide more stable recurring revenue, which means longer runways for innovation that ultimately benefits students everywhere.
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William Jones, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Gettleman ruled that the parties must meet to decide on a protocol that would allow ongoing ministry in the facility that has been a flashpoint during the administration’s controversial immigration enforcement operations.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Technical sophistication, tried-and-true techniques A small number of routers were used as proxies to connect to a much larger number of other routers belonging to foreign ministries, law enforcement, and government agencies that APT28 wanted to spy on.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
The bill will be presented to the Council of Ministers on Wednesday before being debated in the National Assembly and Senate, with a final vote expected at the end of July, an agriculture ministry official told reporters on a call.
—Nayla Razzouk, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
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William Jones, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Gettleman ruled that the parties must meet to decide on a protocol that would allow ongoing ministry in the facility that has been a flashpoint during the administration’s controversial immigration enforcement operations.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Technical sophistication, tried-and-true techniques A small number of routers were used as proxies to connect to a much larger number of other routers belonging to foreign ministries, law enforcement, and government agencies that APT28 wanted to spy on.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
The bill will be presented to the Council of Ministers on Wednesday before being debated in the National Assembly and Senate, with a final vote expected at the end of July, an agriculture ministry official told reporters on a call.
—Nayla Razzouk, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministry
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They are left wielding the tools of instrumentality: in-groups and cliques, buying effort through more money, coercive employment agreements and suits against whistleblowers.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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There was no longer any mechanism to manufacture trust and stimulate voluntary citizen idea generation and problem solving, no space any more for spontaneous working informality for business leaders, educators, politicians, public officials, wealthy scions of old families, clergy, etc.—
Stephen B. Young,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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So in February, the university, collaborating with tech ventures Teraverse and XNOVA, unveiled Buddharoid, a humanoid robot monk meant to eventually assist clergy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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California is not unique, and housing is not the only means by which the older generations have effectively pulled up the ladder behind them.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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Which is fortunate for Musselman, given there will be less means to lure players from the portal.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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According to church officials, the federal government notified the organization in late March that the funding would be terminated.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Since then, Human Rights Watch asserted, the authorities have demolished hundreds of church buildings or the crosses atop them, prevented adherents from gathering in unofficial churches, restricted access to the Bible, and confiscated religious materials not authorized by the government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates may have positions in financial instruments mentioned, may have acquired such positions at prices no longer available, and may have interests different from or adverse to your interests or inconsistent with the advice herein.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The guitarist grind and shriek and gnarl as the rhythm section thunders away, with Winter’s voice often acting more as another instrument rather than the focal point.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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Based out of Fort Lauderdale, Brown travels east to west every week in his 18-wheeler, often driving up to 11-hour shifts and eating in his vehicle to stay on schedule.—
David Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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In America, more than five thousand people are killed each year in accidents involving large trucks, and the victims tend to be occupants of smaller vehicles.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The center said throughout all of this, Rahman faced mistreatment, was mocked by federal agents for her disabilities and was denied medical care.—
Maria Lisignoli,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Heinecke hired an agent and participated in the Senior Bowl, Oklahoma's pro day and NFL scouting combine while trying to gain college eligibility.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The agency added that even a small amount of exposure to lead paint can harm adults.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The legal grey area has apparently even made Frontex, the EU border control agency, uncomfortable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Ministry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministry. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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