as in anointment
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as in smearing
to rub an oily or sticky substance over
anoint the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection
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Noun
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For example, prospective LGBTQ+ candidates for ordination who have waited to pursue clergy credentials must now start a lengthy evaluation process.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
4 May 2024 -
Throughout his tenure at Fourth Church, Buchanan tackled all manner of controversial issues, including the ordination of gays and lesbians and conflicts between Israelis and Palestinians.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Homages to the Bethesda games’ slow-motion kills are aplenty, with gratuitous shots of bullets tearing through bodies and painting the walls red.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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Wear gloves when touching cleaning products, take a break from painting your nails, and avoid acetone nail polish remover.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Semiconductor manufacturing is another area of rapid investment.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks have historically delivered higher returns with lower risk than the benchmark index, providing a smoother investment experience.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This year, for just the second time in FIU history, there will be a Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
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The latter marked the first induction ceremony held in Cleveland at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.—
Troy Smith,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But after the first install, in which frame mounts are added to the steering arms, installation is as easy as changing a tire and wheel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2025
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Click to see his byline on an early installation of the series.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The first installment premiered last summer at The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, with community workshops and a pop-up show.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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With a dynamic curation of decorative items, ranging from antique Spanish ceramic vessels to contemporary designs, the concept store, which was the brainchild of Loewe’s creative director Jonathan Anderson, is the latest installment in Loewe’s chronicle of an art collector’s home.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The group in its ethics complaint also took aim at the unknown private funding source for Jackson’s investiture ceremony at the Library of Congress, arguing it should’ve been disclosed.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
3 Jan. 2025
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Honors are typically awarded throughout the year by the King, Prince William (the Prince of Wales) or Princess Anne (the Princess Royal) during investitures at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle or the Palace of Holyroodhouse, located in Edinburgh, Scotland.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The next step will be the placement of the SLS core stage in between the boosters in the coming weeks.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Feb. 2025
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At the moment, this part of the team is just in charge of the terrain placement.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Anointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anointing. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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