as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
many feel that church leaders stray outside of their proper ambit when they make specific political endorsements
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ambit
The Indian intelligence agencies, that are free from legislative oversight, fall within the ambit of Doval in his role as national security adviser.
—
Hartosh Singh Bal, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2023
Smith, moreover, has based the charges on the constitutionally fraught issue of a president’s state of mind while carrying out actions that — even if malevolent — were within the ambit of executive authority.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 6 Jan. 2024
There, a 5–4 majority ruled that former presidents have immunity from civil lawsuits for actions within the ambit of official executive duties.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 9 Dec. 2023
The Indian intelligence agencies, who are free from legislative oversight, fall within the ambit of Doval in his role as national security advisor.
—Hartosh Singh Bal, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2023
See all Example Sentences for ambit 
Hartosh Singh Bal, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2023
Smith, moreover, has based the charges on the constitutionally fraught issue of a president’s state of mind while carrying out actions that — even if malevolent — were within the ambit of executive authority.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 6 Jan. 2024
There, a 5–4 majority ruled that former presidents have immunity from civil lawsuits for actions within the ambit of official executive duties.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 9 Dec. 2023
The Indian intelligence agencies, who are free from legislative oversight, fall within the ambit of Doval in his role as national security advisor.
—Hartosh Singh Bal, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2023
See all Example Sentences for ambit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambit
Noun
-
The device is unable to determine the exact gas type and full scope of any leak over time.Evan Simon, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
-
Text approved in June by Warner’s committee aimed to clarify the scope of the 702 program but was excised from the text of the NDAA earlier this month, reportedly at the urging of Ohio Republican Mike Turner, chair of the House Intelligence Committee, among others.Dell Cameron, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Earn rewards on your spending: Best credit cards for shopping In the realm of experiences, cruise company Virgin Voyages began this month offering its first product accepting bitcoin as a payment option — a $120,000 annual pass for up to a year of sailing on its cruise ships.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
-
Given all of that, what possible threat could an email service launched by Elon Musk, let alone one that currently remains in the realm of rumor, pose to Gmail users?Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The smarter option would be to sign a backup to Solanke; Richarlison’s struggles for form and fitness show he cannot be relied upon to the extent Postecoglou would like.Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
-
Some shouting is necessary to the playing of Brock but not to the extent employed by Crawford, particularly on the screen.THR Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Dec. 2024
Articles Related to ambit
Thesaurus Entries Near ambit
Cite this Entry
“Ambit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambit. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share