CANDIDACY Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

candidacy

noun

Definition of candidacy

as in probation

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tenure

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Recent Examples of candidacy In his candidacy announcement, Jackson said his priorities include strengthening public safety and the city’s economy. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 And El-Sayed, despite insisting the election should focus on Michigan voters and their economic struggles, has embraced the larger implications of his candidacy. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 Long haul Final fundraising numbers won’t be available until after the election, but Corbett’s totals so far suggest there’s no groundswell of outside support for his candidacy. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 García had been expected to run for Hialeah mayor but withdrew his candidacy and endorsed Jacqueline García-Roves, who was serving as interim mayor when Calvo won the election last November. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for candidacy

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Noun

Judge Andy Porter placed him under a term of deferred adjudication probation.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
In October 1998, Sida was again convicted of drug possession and sentenced to 120 days in jail and four years of probation.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of probation

Noun

Florida’s recent move to empower public Higher Education Institutions, or HEIs, to authorize charter schools is another important step in prioritizing family agency in education over school attendance boundaries.

— Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Sanders, the Vermont socialist and two-time presidential candidate, is likely to chair the Senate panel responsible for overseeing labor, education, and healthcare next year if Democrats reclaim the chamber.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of education

Noun

Alpha was founded in Austin, Texas, in 2014 by MacKenzie Price, who has become an outspoken critic of traditional schooling.

— Maya Blackstone, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Avoiding the school Michelle doesn’t see a path forward at the elementary school at this point and is seriously thinking about home schooling both of her boys, and says other parents are considering the same.

— Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of schooling

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