1
as in departments
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the company's main office is in Atlanta
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2
as in duties
something one must do because of prior agreement
one of the chief offices of a friend is to be there in someone's hour of need
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Recent Examples of offices
Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.
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Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2026
Unlike homes, offices typically recirculate the same air for long periods, often with humidity levels as low as 20–30 percent and carbon dioxide readings between 800 and 1,200 ppm.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The backstory Until 1961, the 1920s building served as the offices of the Bank of Italy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Union leaders said that Braun will meet with workers picketing outside the company's main offices in the 2800 block of Indianapolis Boulevard.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
This voter guide covers the candidates for municipal offices and school boards in Kansas City-area counties in Missouri.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Sheer curtains are wonderful for living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas and even offices where the goal is to maximize natural light while adding a soft, airy aesthetic to the room.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The day when individuals have quantum computers in their offices or homes may be decades away, Einstein said.
—Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Millions to be made At least 18 FBI and Homeland Security Investigations have taken the stand, including a senior FBI forensics recovery expert who retrieved Whatsapp text messages from a laptop at Veintemilla’s Miramar offices.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2026
Unlike homes, offices typically recirculate the same air for long periods, often with humidity levels as low as 20–30 percent and carbon dioxide readings between 800 and 1,200 ppm.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The backstory Until 1961, the 1920s building served as the offices of the Bank of Italy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Union leaders said that Braun will meet with workers picketing outside the company's main offices in the 2800 block of Indianapolis Boulevard.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
This voter guide covers the candidates for municipal offices and school boards in Kansas City-area counties in Missouri.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Sheer curtains are wonderful for living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas and even offices where the goal is to maximize natural light while adding a soft, airy aesthetic to the room.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The day when individuals have quantum computers in their offices or homes may be decades away, Einstein said.
—Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Millions to be made At least 18 FBI and Homeland Security Investigations have taken the stand, including a senior FBI forensics recovery expert who retrieved Whatsapp text messages from a laptop at Veintemilla’s Miramar offices.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offices
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About 15 residents attended the budget town hall meeting with council member Lorie Blair, and the majority of their questions centered on how the city budget works, how departments get funded and how residents could get more involved in the budget process.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Democrats refused to fund those departments without changes to immigration enforcement practices.—
Kevin Freking,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are still assisting at airports, with duties like checking identification and helping manage lines.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Mills was absent from Monday’s broadcast, with Gary Davies assuming broadcasting duties.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
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Emergency teams were deployed immediately to contain damage and maintain operations, while authorities coordinated with security agencies to secure the site.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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This wasn’t surprising, given that intelligence agencies compartmentalize information about sensitive operations.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Along with that, McGinley spoke about the reigning champion's responsibilities during the lead-up to The Masters, which can disrupt one's focus on the actual event.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keeping anyone in the dark can quickly cause problems, so make sure everyone understands their responsibilities.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tomkins began his career editing news summaries for Radio Free Europe’s foreign bureaus before joining Newsweek in 1957 as a foreign news editor.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 Mar. 2026
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But more recently, the credit bureaus have employed a limited number of workers — often overseas — to handle enormous volumes of investigations.—
Joel Jacobs,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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The 2012 nationalization of Argentina's largest energy company, further damaged Argentina’s international standing by reinforcing its history of abandoning its global financial obligations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Netflix and Disney+ consider investment obligations imposed by Wallonia-Brussels as disproportionate, given the size of the region.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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There is a priority placed on prevention and providing services to children and families within the home environment.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Wellness screenings offer a non-invasive analysis of each guest’s key biomarkers to understand individual needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Small choices ought to honor your current needs.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Offices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offices. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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