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
Police departments and car manufacturers have since held free events for Kia and Hyundai drivers to distribute steering wheel locks, offer software updates and raise awareness about how to protect vulnerable vehicles, the Observer reported.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Last month the department announced changes to the foreign service test that included dropping a situational awareness portion and adding in a logic and reasoning section, Reuters reported at the time.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Authorities said community members who find pins in their candy should call the department’s non-emergency line at (409) 925-2000.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Mayor Sue Finkam found the dollars to quell many concerns from city councilors about the budget, but officials still quarreled over the transparency of some dollars earmarked for Carmel’s legal department.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Last month the department announced changes to the foreign service test that included dropping a situational awareness portion and adding in a logic and reasoning section, Reuters reported at the time.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Authorities said community members who find pins in their candy should call the department’s non-emergency line at (409) 925-2000.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Mayor Sue Finkam found the dollars to quell many concerns from city councilors about the budget, but officials still quarreled over the transparency of some dollars earmarked for Carmel’s legal department.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for department
Noun
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His cause of death has yet to be determined, and the incident remains under investigation by multiple local law enforcement agencies.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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No injuries were reported from the incident, which took place in an area where the highway patrol had stopped traffic during the live fire exercise at Camp Pendleton, the agency said in a statement Sunday.—
Susannah Cullinane,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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No injuries were reported from the incident, which took place in an area where the highway patrol had stopped traffic during the live fire exercise at Camp Pendleton, the agency said in a statement Sunday.—
Susannah Cullinane,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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The release noted terrain in the area can be rugged and steep and cautioned visitors to stay a safe distance from the edge.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trump was close to Abe, who was assassinated after leaving office.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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In a new joint venture redeveloping the marina, Everett Landco announced plans to take down storage tanks and dismantle offices at the location this month, per NBC News.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Stargazers interested in getting a closer look at the wonders of the night sky should check out our roundups of the best telescopes and binoculars available in 2025, while those new to the hobby should read our roundup of the best smartphone astronomy apps for navigating the post sunset realm.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Since March 30, the planet of dreams and subconscious realms has been testing the waters in Aries, hinting at a new collective era of self-reinvention and spiritual autonomy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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John Magsam is the Northwest Arkansas bureau chief.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Created by law in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the bureau developed a reputation as an aggressive enforcer of fair lending and consumer protection laws.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For dramatic effect, each shrub should be given a separate domain in the garden.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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The popularity of indoor climbing has helped to make the sport more accessible to a broader swath of the American population, injecting new diversity into an activity that had long been the domain of young white men.—
Kelli María Korducki,
HubSpot,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Gators raced out to a 13-7 lead against the Bulldogs after two quarters, but fans were not pacified by the product on the field.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Galen DiDomizio, who works in the medical field, brought his 2-year-old daughter to the protest, carrying her on his back.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Nobody Wants This is a tougher case because its leads, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, are just so charming and many of its observations about love and family are just so spot-on that weaker elements can get lost in the froth.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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There’s another element of the current concern regarding due process that relates to the fate of poor Cinna.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/department. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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