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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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as in clergies
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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Recent Examples of ministries
Some short-term plans and health care sharing ministries might seem like good deals, but read the fine print.
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Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Data was collected from nationally available databases of statistical agencies and/or ministries of education for the respective countries and supplemented with official university documents, such as annual reports and financial statements.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
The rule of law largely operates, elections are free and fair, and white politicians hold major cabinet ministries.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
Rising premiums can push some toward cheaper alternatives, like health care sharing ministries, where members pay a monthly fee to cover one another's medical expenses.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The news outlet also reported that South Korea’s presidential adviser would hold a meeting with related ministries to discuss measures related to the increase.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Lam oversaw Vietnam’s most ambitious bureaucratic overhaul since the late 1980s, cutting tens of thousands of public-sector jobs, merging ministries, redrawing provincial boundaries and pushing through major infrastructure projects.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
This was done through a competitive bidding process, but allows Serco to subcontract its work to other providers without inviting tenders in the UK or seeking approval from UK ministries.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Pro-regime figures continue to run the security forces, government ministries, statehouses and most city halls around the country.
—John Otis, NPR, 8 Jan. 2026
Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Data was collected from nationally available databases of statistical agencies and/or ministries of education for the respective countries and supplemented with official university documents, such as annual reports and financial statements.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
The rule of law largely operates, elections are free and fair, and white politicians hold major cabinet ministries.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
Rising premiums can push some toward cheaper alternatives, like health care sharing ministries, where members pay a monthly fee to cover one another's medical expenses.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The news outlet also reported that South Korea’s presidential adviser would hold a meeting with related ministries to discuss measures related to the increase.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Lam oversaw Vietnam’s most ambitious bureaucratic overhaul since the late 1980s, cutting tens of thousands of public-sector jobs, merging ministries, redrawing provincial boundaries and pushing through major infrastructure projects.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
This was done through a competitive bidding process, but allows Serco to subcontract its work to other providers without inviting tenders in the UK or seeking approval from UK ministries.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Pro-regime figures continue to run the security forces, government ministries, statehouses and most city halls around the country.
—John Otis, NPR, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministries
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Confrontations involving federal agents have routinely been captured on video from multiple angles, which later served to discount parts of the government’s narrative of events.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Democrats demanded new restrictions on federal immigration agents in exchange for voting to fund DHS after Alex Pretti was killed last month in Minneapolis.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The bill, which has similar versions in the House and in the Senate, would exempt volunteers who provide armed security services at churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship from the required Class D and G licenses held by professional security services.—
Lauren Costantino
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Martin has given her presentation to countless audiences, including programs at schools, churches, park district and twice for the American Medical Association.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Only three of them consistently performed on record and in concert, but at least a dozen more were honorary members who attended formal band meetings and were granted as much say in its direction and philosophy as those who actually played the instruments.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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Yet the government can still gradually erode rights, shaping citizens into compliant instruments of the state if left unchecked.—
Ken Silverstein,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the heavily Latino area of south Oklahoma City, ICE agents have been patrolling in unmarked vehicles and stopping work trucks of roofers, painters and electricians, Brooks Jimenez said.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
10 Feb. 2026
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This shift is so total that Tesla is winding down production of its veteran Model S and Model X vehicles to repurpose its California factory for the mass production of Optimus humanoid robots.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Catherine takes the concept in a different direction, intent on hurting Heathcliff through more emotional means.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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But because many people struggle to get enough vitamin D through natural means, a supplement may be appropriate for those concerned about bone health, Drake said.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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Social service agencies could authorize case workers to forcibly enter a home and check up on people's children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Commuter Rail Coalition is an association of public sector commuter rail agencies and private sector partners who operate and maintain the nation’s commuter rail industry, Gallagher explained.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Excess can harm it, and other organs, as alcohol moves through the body.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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The memory T cells also targeted the tumors specifically, causing little damage to other organs.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Per a source, the Heat discussed Morant internally but decided not to pursue a trade because of myriad factors, including his contract and a history of injuries.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ease of use There are a variety of factors that make hand massages for carpal tunnel syndrome easier to use than others.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ministries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministries. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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