CANDIDACY Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

candidacy

noun

Definition of candidacy

as in probation

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Recent Examples of candidacy Donalds’ spoken acceptance of the inevitability of massive data centers, and their support for his candidacy, is one of his biggest political liabilities. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 The selection of Ávila as Donalds’ running mate comes after DeSantis has done little to help Donalds’ candidacy to succeed him. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Norman has decried the role of super PAC spending against him in the runoff campaign, accusing Graham of being funded by special interests who are pushing their own agenda through her candidacy. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 The move also comes after Hochul endorsed socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in his 2025 candidacy, as Mamdani has made many in the Big Apple’s financial and business sectors worried about the impacts of his socialist policies on business. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for candidacy

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Creeden filed a motion for the continuance on Thursday, saying the probation office hadn’t yet released its draft presentence investigation report and that the court hadn’t yet ruled on his motions for acquittal and for a new trial.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Most students received milder penalties — warnings, probation or requirements to attend counseling or workshops, which together made up 93% of sanctions.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of probation

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Gates is optimistic about AI's potential impact on healthcare, education, agriculture, scientific research, government services, small businesses, and more.

— Jeff Haden, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
To grow its talent pool, GSK India has early career programs such as the xCEL Trainee Program for graduates and initiatives like the GSK Scholars Programme, which aims to support students pursuing STEM education in the country.

— Charlotte Hu, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of education

Noun

Massachusetts, Vermont, and some other states require only 40 hours of real-estate schooling before licensure.

— Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026
Even though public schooling became compulsory in 1896, the language barrier and the remote location of many plantations led to gaps in access to these laborers’ formal education.

— H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of schooling

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