ORDINATIONS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

ordinations

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plural of ordination

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In the 2025 draft report obtained by the Herald, FDOT argued that the state’s EV charging network was flourishing, thanks to private market investments, and didn’t need additional government subsidies.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Friday marks the final trading day of a bruising month for AI stocks as investors continue to scrutinize the enormous cost of the AI boom and demand evidence that those investments will eventually translate into profit.

— Lucy Bayly, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of investments

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Toward commercial deployment Kaleidos is a transportable nuclear microreactor designed to provide electricity for military installations, industrial facilities, and locations requiring reliable power.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
TeamLab is a popular immersive art collective whose international destinations invite guests to interact with the installations.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of installations

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The outlet pointed out that only the king, as well as Anne and William, conduct investitures, many of which take place at Windsor Castle.

— Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The castle’s Waterloo Chamber, a magnificently opulent space that today is most commonly used for investitures but previously hosted theatrical and pantomime productions under Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria, was transformed into a screening room for the occasion.

— Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026

Definition of investitures

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The chaos was a fitting end to one of the ugliest elections in recent years, said Paulo César de Oliveira in Correio da Manhã (Rio de Janeiro).

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 31 Oct. 2026
California voters face a crowded November ballot packed with questions on taxes, special elections and environmental rules.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of elections

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Larson bought her cabin for $120,000, paid in installments, in addition to monthly maintenance fees, under a plan that had promised the possibility of living aboard for up to 15 years.

— Sopheng Cheang, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Snoop Dogg‘s Doggyland is expanding its children’s book offerings over the next few months, and The Hollywood Reporter has an exclusive first look at the new installments.

— Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of installments

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Dedicated buyer delegations will be designed to foster new connections and business opportunities in these markets.

— Advertorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Large sections of chairs in the hall were empty as delegations filed out in protest of Iranian aggression.

— Robin Wright, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of delegations

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Prior to the first Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant will be required to obtain all required permits, approvals, and authorizations from the Florida Department of Transportation for improvements impacting Sunrise Boulevard.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
General guidance from the federal government states that HIPAA authorizations do not need to be notarized.

— Alex Rosenblat — CalMatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of authorizations

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For the first time, the Hall of Fame inductions will be split between an afternoon panel open to all NYCC badge holders and the invite-only Harvey Awards ceremony in the evening.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
In the last 16 inductions classes, there have been 12 defensive ends elected.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of inductions

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