1
as in privileges
an act of kind assistance
performed many services for the charitable organization
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as in agencies
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the OSS, the nation's wartime intelligence service
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Recent Examples of services
Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Quixote’s fleet, lighting and grip, production supplies and communications rental services will continue in New York and Los Angeles.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Popularized by social media and wellness culture, these sellers often provide photos of candle rituals and offer customized services.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The firm is a notable provider of equipment, lighting, vehicle rental and other services for film and TV shoots and employer for below-the-line workers on projects.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The initiative will also support developing countries through outreach such as training, advisory services and institutional strengthening.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The bill would prohibit providers from promoting medical credit cards while patients are under anesthesia or receiving treatment, from charging such a card before services are provided.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Many readers may not be aware of the services that end-of-life doulas can provide.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
That will join Fixated’s talent representation, production and distribution services, and monetization architecture including direct-to-fan subscriptions.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
The new special protective services unit would fall under the State Patrol and act as a clearinghouse for security for the Legislature, from coordinating the personnel to assessing threats.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Quixote’s fleet, lighting and grip, production supplies and communications rental services will continue in New York and Los Angeles.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Popularized by social media and wellness culture, these sellers often provide photos of candle rituals and offer customized services.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The firm is a notable provider of equipment, lighting, vehicle rental and other services for film and TV shoots and employer for below-the-line workers on projects.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The initiative will also support developing countries through outreach such as training, advisory services and institutional strengthening.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The bill would prohibit providers from promoting medical credit cards while patients are under anesthesia or receiving treatment, from charging such a card before services are provided.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Many readers may not be aware of the services that end-of-life doulas can provide.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
That will join Fixated’s talent representation, production and distribution services, and monetization architecture including direct-to-fan subscriptions.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for services
Noun
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One of the greatest privileges of being in the book business, according to Fitzgerald, is still introducing fellow readers to new material—and the staff picks are as diverse as the bookstore’s clientele.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Certain cardholders were given early access—membership really does have its privileges—but the rest of the roughly 140 seats were offered first-come, first-served on social media.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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Armed with subpoenas, the Secret Service and other agencies are intensively focusing on what might have caused the suspect to book a room at the Washington Hilton, less than two miles north of the White House, on the night of the annual dinner.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The president has not been as candid with his administration’s own controversies, but watchdogs in executive agencies have scrutinized some of his members.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Around the moon’s south pole, where Artemis astronauts will be headed, conditions the new suit must withstand could be even more extreme.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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The powder’s satin finish and weightless texture are thanks to jojoba oil, which also conditions brow hairs.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Homelessness continues to rise, basic infrastructure needs to be fixed or replaced and public safety departments need more resources.—
Rebecca Jones,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Measles crept into Utah and Arizona in June, with reports trickling into local health departments of patients coming to doctors and saying their children had just recovered from full-body rashes, and parents telling pediatricians that their whole family had just recovered from measles.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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This element aids the MEU with support such as medical and dental assistance, motor transport, supply, equipment maintenance and landings.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Sleep aids all work to help relax your body and improve your sleep in different ways.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But for all the prospective benefits, the Giants gave up a lot.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Individuals who delay claiming Social Security past full retirement age stand to increase their benefits by 8% per year up to age 70.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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But Latinos also are underrepresented as a demographic across elective offices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The second floor will include offices for village, police, and community development administrators, as well as staff break rooms and conference spaces.—
Elizabeth Owens-Schiele,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Small courtesies keep big efforts moving forward.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.—
Simon Akam,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Services.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/services. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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