MINISTRIES Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

ministries

noun

plural of ministry

as in instrumentalities

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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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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laities

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Recent Examples of ministries However, the foreign ministries of both countries have not confirmed the revenue sharing. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Besides Humain, the company’s Saudi clients include Aramco, STC and Al Rajhi, along with various ministries and other public-sector entities, according to its latest annual report. — Omar El Chmouri, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 But independent charismatic ministries, led by innovative and enterprising pastors, were finding ways to grow. — Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026 Control of the key ministries was a crucial first step in the project to capture state power. — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026 The provincial headquarters are located in Nairobi, and the church conducts much of its work through diocesan offices, educational institutions, health care ministries, and development programs. — Stephanie Triplettall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 El Pais said on Monday that had caused tensions between the two ministries. — Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026 Boats taking part in the parade included vessels representing the Dutch government ministries, the military and police as well as LGBTQ+ organizations and clubs. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 Most importantly, the bureau has been elevated in importance, and other ministries are now formally required to share their information. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

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Noun

The rise of agents brings new risks and, in turn, new opportunities for Palo Alto.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
The same release announced that more than 4,000 customers use its agents.

— Rob Green, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Across the country, churches and city halls opened specially on Saturday so people could light candles, write down their thoughts about the deceased king in condolence books.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Across the country, churches and city halls opened specially on Saturday so people could light candles and write down their thoughts about the deceased king in condolence books.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The instruments can move with greater flexibility than the human hand, while the system filters out natural hand tremors that could affect delicate movements.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Bands like the all-female salsa group Agua Pura and the young Los Jefes have taken up unofficial residencies in Segovia's home, using his instruments, recording booths and expertise in the industry to help shape their own sound.

— Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of instruments

Noun

Teamsters California sued the California Department of Motor Vehicles earlier this month over the DMV’s decision to lift a ban on autonomous vehicles weighing more than 10,001 pounds.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
One item bearing the brunt of the tariffs is vehicles, which could have an outsized impact on Kansas City.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of vehicles

Noun

The Gulf states have experimented with ship-to-ship transfers and other means of moving crude around Iranian restrictions.

— Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Living with endometriosis means becoming an expert on highly specialized ingredients and constantly cross-checking product labels.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of means

Noun

Some lenders use standard factors by industry; others will accept a letter from a CPA attesting to the business’s actual expense ratio, which can meaningfully improve the income calculation for a lean operation.

— Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Other complicating factors can include things like child custody, income, housing and other circumstances that can make domestic survivors feel stuck.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

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