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
The work of researchers in several departments at the university is contingent upon government funding, particularly from federal agencies such as the Department of Energy, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Science Foundation.
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Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
The collision remains under investigation by the police department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2025
Allegations in the federal lawsuit include: The Department of State penalized Jonny's Road Testing for failing to meet reporting deadlines related to driver testing information, despite acknowledging systemic failures in the software system the department required driver testing companies to use.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
The department uses a Rural Mail Carrier Survey to track Ohio’s rabbit population, which involves distributing survey cards to all postmasters across the state, who then give the cards to the carriers delivering mail on rural routes.
—Emma Wozniak, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
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Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
The collision remains under investigation by the police department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2025
Allegations in the federal lawsuit include: The Department of State penalized Jonny's Road Testing for failing to meet reporting deadlines related to driver testing information, despite acknowledging systemic failures in the software system the department required driver testing companies to use.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
The department uses a Rural Mail Carrier Survey to track Ohio’s rabbit population, which involves distributing survey cards to all postmasters across the state, who then give the cards to the carriers delivering mail on rural routes.
—Emma Wozniak, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for department
Noun
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Detectives have reached out to several police agencies across the country to discuss various suspects and cases that have any similarities to the Fleming case, the release states.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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That means setting the expectation that your team, agencies and partners look beyond short-term efficiency and bring forward insight that shows causality, not just correlation.—
Liam Wade,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Instead of piling on work, identify team members' areas for development, then set them up with clear paths to success.—
Hannah Martinez,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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That includes 230 in Glendale, where the company operates its office and a distribution center.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Susquehanna County District Attorney Marion O’Malley said her office will be involved in the probe.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 Aug. 2025
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With this show’s concept, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) is trying to reach a wider audience, beyond the realm of tennis.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Her dedication to producing tangible improvements in the realm of social justice is evidenced by her previous positions, most recently as the director of the center for social justice at the Urban League of Southwestern Ohio.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Following that ruling, the administration swiftly moved once again to fire most of the bureau's staff.—
Laurel Wamsley,
NPR,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau earlier this year dropped a similar case after President Donald Trump fired the agency’s leader and his administration halted nearly all the bureau’s work, closed its headquarters and moved to fire many of its workers.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Current offerings include Pride and Prejudice and The Wizard of Oz from the public domain, as well as licensed properties like The Crow from Pressman Films, titles from romance publisher 831 Stories, and science fiction from authors Alan Dean Foster, Ramez Naam, and Charles Stross.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The genre was originally the domain of intelligent social theorists, but the sheer success of its films eventually devolved into blockbusters that got dumber with each passing summer.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Also worth reading 🏈 Sports: The Lions-Falcons preseason game was suspended in the fourth quarter after Lions defensive back Morice Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance following what appeared to be a neck injury.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Sanders returned to the field at the start of the second quarter and delivered a huge touchdown pass to Kaden Davis.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Creating Demi was not as simple as halving each element.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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On the other hand, cooking methods like baking, boiling, and mashing don’t usually add these elements.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/department. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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