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as in agency
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the Department of the Interior
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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
Families can test their children for lead during a regular visit to their child's doctor or by reaching out to their local health department.
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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
According to a news release from Beshear’s office, more than 200 first responders and more than 50 fire trucks from 20 different departments were on the scene.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Captain John Jurkash, a public information officer for Whitestown's police department, declined to name the woman's employer, explaining that authorities first need the chance to notify the woman's family of her death.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Those professions and departments getting some extra IMDb recognition?
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
According to a news release from Beshear’s office, more than 200 first responders and more than 50 fire trucks from 20 different departments were on the scene.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Captain John Jurkash, a public information officer for Whitestown's police department, declined to name the woman's employer, explaining that authorities first need the chance to notify the woman's family of her death.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Those professions and departments getting some extra IMDb recognition?
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for department
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To date, the agency has investigated 408 fatal incidents resulting in 454 deaths on Arkansas highways, state police records say.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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The company was also working with Transport for London on a double-decker electric bus, but the agency has yet to place an order.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Teams that may have some postseason games to play are certainly showing themselves as playoff scenarios take shape in KC-area and regional college football.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Further adding to the time saving, Toupin even bases his company office at the fast-developing Salado Airport in Texas, just 30 minutes north of Austin.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Approximately 140 of Crews & Associates' employees are moving their jobs from the downtown office in the River Market District to the new location.—
Jon Walker,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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At Sportico’s Invest in Sports conference, industry leaders discussed how their businesses have entered new territories, built new lines of business, embraced fresh investment strategies and even considered entering into the realm of the absurd.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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This quiz will test your knowledge of the strange, shadowy realm of dark matter.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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John Magsam is the Northwest Arkansas bureau chief.—
John Magsam,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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But the photo editor on duty in the AP’s Saigon bureau the day it was taken in 1972, Carl Robinson, now says Út was not the one who took the celebrated photo.—
Maria Fontoura,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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In contrast, new Virginia-class submarines with the Virginia Payload Module (VPM) will carry the same number, providing long-range strike options across air, land, and maritime domains.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Frankenstein the novel passed into the public domain long before Universal got ahold of it.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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Fears shot 0 of 7 from the field, scoring four points on six free-throw attempts, but tallied nine assists.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The neutral tones and organic elements of the hotel’s 349 rooms and suites soothe the spirit and mirror the otherworldly atmosphere of the Riviera Maya.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Depending on which elements are involved, airglow can appear in subtle shades of green, red or orange.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/department. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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