1
as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another
the British ministers at the international peace conference
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as in priest
a person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church
our minister gives an interesting sermon every week
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as in deputy
a person who acts or does business for another
she's merely a minister of the corporation
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Recent Examples of minister
Along with the arrest of seven corrupt generals (including three former deputy ministers), Putin’s May 2024 sacking of Shoigu was part of an effort to address internal dissatisfaction about pervasive corruption in the military hierarchy.
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Andrei Yakovlev, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2025
The Chinese government has not confirmed who else will be with Mr. He at the meetings or if Wang Xiaohong, China’s minister of public security, who directs its narcotics control commission, will attend.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Tarar, the Pakistani information minister, said that the country’s armed forces have killed 40 to 50 Indian soldiers in the exchanges along the Line of Control.
—Sheikh Saaliq, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
The meeting were attended by Indian defense minister and foreign minister.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 7 May 2025
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Andrei Yakovlev, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2025
The Chinese government has not confirmed who else will be with Mr. He at the meetings or if Wang Xiaohong, China’s minister of public security, who directs its narcotics control commission, will attend.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Tarar, the Pakistani information minister, said that the country’s armed forces have killed 40 to 50 Indian soldiers in the exchanges along the Line of Control.
—Sheikh Saaliq, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
The meeting were attended by Indian defense minister and foreign minister.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minister
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After winning his first MVP award in 2015, Stephen Curry became the face of the Golden State Warriors franchise and one of the league’s ambassadors.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Speaking to reporters, Israel's ambassador to the U.S.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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When the Church sanctions the exorcism of Emma Schmidt, two priests divided by doubt must confront a force beyond comprehension...and their own faith.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The ovation when the priest said the prayer and said ‘God bless our Pacers’ was great.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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The deputies that fired their weapons are placed on administrative assignment, Codd said.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2025
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The White House deputy press secretary, Harrison Fields, said the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is creating media to support a particular political party on the taxpayers' dime.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
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Trump’s lead envoy to Ukraine and Russia, Steve Witkoff, has had similar moments of confusion.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, said on Sunday that the U.S. would not accept any enrichment activity as part of a future deal with Iran.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Buskirk — his dad and great grandfather were preachers — shortly after accepting the football job felt the calling to explore ministry work.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
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My dad was a Methodist preacher from a long line of them.—
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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Rather, the able New York Sen. William P. Seward was perceived as the favorite, despite electability concerns amongst the delegates over his strong opposition to slavery.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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The memo warned university delegates and public safety officers — dozens of whom newly have arrest powers — would intervene if protest activity conflicts with school rules.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Billboard has reached out to the group’s representatives for comment.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
1 June 2025
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Many of the videos encourage viewers to donate to organizations such as the National Park Foundation or to call their local representatives to advocate for protecting public lands, part of a long tradition of using social media to organize social and political movements.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Chinese authorities have historically harassed this faction, reportedly detaining some of its clergymen and closing its churches.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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The technique seen in the clergyman also hasn’t been reported in scientific literature before, Nerlich added.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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“Minister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minister. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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