ORDINATIONS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

ordinations

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plural of ordination

as in investments

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Just months after the Charlotte region’s transportation board voted to kill support for the Interstate 77 South Toll lane project, talks of community investments that could be brought forth by the controversial project has reignited the debate.

— DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
What do policymakers, funders, healthcare leaders, and philanthropic organizations still misunderstand about HIV, and what investments are most urgently needed today?

— Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of investments

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And the collective’s street art, films and installations have used the concept of non-native species to explore how modern human society interacts with nature and animals.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
In 2020, domestic suppliers accounted for 30% of installations.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 31 July 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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An analysis of 12 top right-wing influencers shows their audience is shrinking, adding to Republican worries ahead of the midterm elections.

— Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
Israel meanwhile appears unlikely to pull back significant forces or make other concessions ahead of its October elections.

— Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of elections

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Creator videos can appear continuously, react immediately to new releases and keep a franchise active between official installments.

— Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
With a salary of $275,000, Crespi’s payout amounts to about $100,000 before taxes, paid in biweekly installments during the five-month period.

— Tess Riski August 5, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of installments

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The flurry of Pakistani and Qatari delegations visiting Iran in an effort to sustain the ceasefire has given way to pessimism among regional diplomats.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
The two sides pulled back the following week, each sending delegations to Qatar, which had played a key role in mediating the agreement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of delegations

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Inclusion on that list would prevent the machines from obtaining the wireless communication authorizations required to operate in the United States, effectively blocking their commercial sale nationwide.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, licenses, skills records, exam integrity proofs, work authorizations, and continuing education achievements should be able to attach over time.

— Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of authorizations

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There are Little League World Series in baseball and softball, and Hall of Fame inductions in football and basketball.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Bailey was honored with a pair of inductions during his coaching career, reaching the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame in his native Missouri and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

Definition of inductions

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