anointing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of anointingnext
as in anointment

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anointing

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verb

present participle of anoint
as in smearing
to rub an oily or sticky substance over anoint the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection

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  1. ordination
  2. painting
  3. investment
  4. induction
  5. installation
  6. installment
  7. investiture
  8. placement
Noun
  • Meehan and Mary Theresa Streck are both part of the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests—a worldwide movement advocating for the ordination of women in the Catholic Church.
    Lisa Ling, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Streck and Meehan both have doctorate degrees in ministry and have created a process and seminary curriculum for ordination.
    Lisa Ling, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2024
Definition of ordination
Verb
  • Consider whether wood might add warmth to the space or if painting everything a dark color would create a moodier atmosphere.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Make the space appear more cohesive by picking out a color in the wallpaper and painting the room's trim in the same shade.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of painting
Noun
  • Warren Buffett’s iconic investment and holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, is shedding its stake in Apple, bite by byte, and building an enormous cash pile — $325 billion at the moment.
    Peter Green, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Turn a negative into a positive by taking advantage of an investment opportunity.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of investment
Noun
  • Mickey Guyton sang it at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2021, when Turner was inducted as a solo artist.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Along with the Oscars and the NFL, Disney’s live event portfolio also includes the annual New Year’s Rockin’ Eve special, the CMA Awards, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the NBA Finals and the College Football Playoff.
    Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of induction
Noun
  • This was achieved through the installation of a stronger carbon fiber cross-brace between the front shock towers and a thicker undertray bolted beneath the engine.
    Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Hannah Weinberger is a Swiss artist who largely works with sound and video installations.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of installation
Noun
  • The trust would be funded in installments over several years, beginning with an initial installment of about $65 million and growing by $10 million to $13 million for the next several years.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Forty episodes of Outer Banks have been produced through season four, so the assumption is 10 new installments for the now final season.
    Marc Berman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of installment
Noun
  • The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance at Windsor Castle on Oct. 2 to meet a young photographer navigating cancer after the teen captured an investiture ceremony helmed by Prince William.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The Barry Prize recipients were honored at an investiture ceremony on October 23 at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. AASL gave out its first Barry Prizes last year when the Academy was launched and its initial members inducted.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of investiture
Noun
  • The company has developed a business offering working with bond placement agents and aggregators to establish proprietary, investment-grade bond offerings, providing analytics and advisement support.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Up to 20% of people using hormonal IUDs stop menstruating within a year after the IUD placement, which is a benefit to some.10 Ultimately, choosing between IUD types is a personal decision made between you and a healthcare provider.
    Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of placement
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