presbyteries

Definition of presbyteriesnext
plural of presbytery

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for presbyteries
Noun
  • Japanese macaques adhere to strict hierarchies, and displays of dominance are to be expected.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The making of reading as luxury and the enclosure of public arts education is how new class hierarchies may be defined.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The Department of Homeland Security said it’s been in contact with churches in Springfield about the threats.
    Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The historic heart of Savannah is best experienced by strolling, drifting between the squares with stately old homes, cafes, shops and churches.
    Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • No timeline was given, but once operational the new piece of kit is intended for use by India’s private sector and government ministries.
    Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The brainchild of Thomaston’s Jay Fredlund, the playscapes that were no longer viable for area municipalities were carefully disassembled, packed into 40-foot sea containers and shipped to missions in Guatemala where they were reassembled by service teams serving ministries.
    Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Presbyteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presbyteries. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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