1
as in agency
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the Department of the Interior
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2
as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
that's not my department, but maybe I can help you anyway
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Recent Examples of department
This marks the 53rd traffic fatality this year, according to data tracked by the police department.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
Laboratory testing at the department’s Wadsworth Center confirmed the case in Nassau County on Long Island, according to health officials.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
The department’s deregulatory posture has also extended to federal grantmaking.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
In this case, the department released the video well ahead of that deadline.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
Laboratory testing at the department’s Wadsworth Center confirmed the case in Nassau County on Long Island, according to health officials.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
The department’s deregulatory posture has also extended to federal grantmaking.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
In this case, the department released the video well ahead of that deadline.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for department
Noun
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Political parties, media brands, and government agencies turn out to be just a collection of individuals vulnerable to pressure and attack.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The agency attributed the quote to an unnamed spokesperson and did not respond to a request for clarification.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Here’s the Week 8 schedule for Fort Worth-area high school football teams.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In December 2024, after years of defending its handling of the case, the Clackamas District Attorney’s office issued a request that the Oregon attorney general take over the investigation.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Kaiser said in a notice to patients that its hospitals and medical offices would remain open in the event of a strike, but that the health system may reschedule some non-urgent appointments or elective surgeries.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The logistics are the realm of Gary Douglas, the academy’s head of operations.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The cycle marches on, unaware of, though not untouched by, the joys and the tragedies of the human realm.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Burns, who is the White House bureau chief for Politico, skillfully kept the conversation moving, but also interspersed occasional scoop-seeking questions, like whether Emanuel will run for president in 2028.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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The visitors bureau receives most of its revenue from taxes on lodging places and restaurants, which totaled close to $19 million in 2024.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That was a domain where the Badgers excelled.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The raw scores for each domain are transformed into a standardized zero to 100 scale, where higher scores indicate better health.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Petrino has coached Western Kentucky, Louisville and Missouri State since he was fired by the Razorbacks for off-field reasons in the spring of 2012.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Browns might even have a plan to get Sanders on the field at some point this season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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The structure is covered with flat planes of shades of white and gray, while the occasional architectural elements painted in a primary color stand out noticeably.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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And Kate Middleton’s outfit during a surprise visit to Northern Ireland includes all of those elements and more.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/department. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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