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as in departments
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the federal agency charged with enforcing laws and regulations regarding the use of firearms
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as in instrumentalities
something used to achieve an end
by what agency do you plan to acquire this fortune?
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Recent Examples of agencies
State agencies are responsible for operating these programs with support from the federal Department of Agriculture.
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Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
Congress failed to pass a budget or temporary funding measure before the federal fiscal year ended on October 1, forcing many federal agencies to cease all non-mandatory operations.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
But the donation may be in violation of the Antideficiency Act, which prevents federal agencies from spending more money than Congress allows or from using unpaid help that Congress hasn’t approved.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
As international aid is pulled back from the US, along with reductions from other countries including the UK and France, aid agencies have slashed jobs globally to try to protect frontline operations – including nearly 5,000 job losses at the UN refugee agency, UNHCR.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The firm’s work with multinational corporations seeking licenses and permits before government agencies (such as energy companies requesting development permits or investment companies negotiating with the Securities and Exchange Commission), or even litigating in federal court, could evaporate.
—Fabio Bertoni, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Developed with insights alongside firefighters and landowners, Seneca claims its solutions are built to integrate seamlessly into the operations of leading fire agencies, utilities, and property owners.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Federal civilian employees in Kentucky work at a range of agencies, from the Justice Department to Veterans Affairs and the Department of Agriculture.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
But blocking funds is also a way to pressure officials and agencies to comply with the administration’s demands.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
Congress failed to pass a budget or temporary funding measure before the federal fiscal year ended on October 1, forcing many federal agencies to cease all non-mandatory operations.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
But the donation may be in violation of the Antideficiency Act, which prevents federal agencies from spending more money than Congress allows or from using unpaid help that Congress hasn’t approved.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
As international aid is pulled back from the US, along with reductions from other countries including the UK and France, aid agencies have slashed jobs globally to try to protect frontline operations – including nearly 5,000 job losses at the UN refugee agency, UNHCR.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The firm’s work with multinational corporations seeking licenses and permits before government agencies (such as energy companies requesting development permits or investment companies negotiating with the Securities and Exchange Commission), or even litigating in federal court, could evaporate.
—Fabio Bertoni, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Developed with insights alongside firefighters and landowners, Seneca claims its solutions are built to integrate seamlessly into the operations of leading fire agencies, utilities, and property owners.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Federal civilian employees in Kentucky work at a range of agencies, from the Justice Department to Veterans Affairs and the Department of Agriculture.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
But blocking funds is also a way to pressure officials and agencies to comply with the administration’s demands.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agencies
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The nonprofit foundation, Spirit of Children, brings Halloween to kids in hospitals across the country and also raises funds for the facilities’ child life departments.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Chapter Two resets everything back to the start of the day to show more departments.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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So, for the married couple, that amounts to three bureaus at $33 each for two borrowers costs $198.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Freeze your credit and place a fraud alert with all three credit bureaus to warn companies about any new credit requests made in your name.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Bennett Lawson, who represents the 44th Ward, told CBS Chicago that tear gas was set off when neighbors protested federal agents pulling a construction worker from a home in Lakeview.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Last week, Judge Ellis ordered agents equipped with body cameras to activate them during immigration enforcement and public interactions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Following her passing, flags will be flown at half-mast for 30 days at government offices, state enterprises, and educational institutions, and government officials have been asked to wear mourning attire for a year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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No federal or state offices are on the ballot in 2025, but candidates for city councils and mayor are.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Oct. 2025
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The main characters, who wake up chained to pipes, quickly realize amputating their own foot is the only means of escape.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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Murphy isn't the only lottery winner in recent weeks to come up with a winning number through unusual means.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Turns out it’s finished ahead of schedule and already shipping the servers, which will support Apple Intelligence services on consumer devices like iPhones, according to a new Fox Business report.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Booz Allen Hamilton A major federal contractor, Booz Allen Hamilton primarily provides technology and consulting services and takes in billions in annual revenue.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Video shown during the news conference showed the car in the parking lot, pulling up to a couple of police vehicles, then backing up and stopping.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Illinois is attempting to crack down on federal officers who try to disguise their vehicles in pursuit of undocumented individuals.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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When the Fed all but certainly cuts rates, investors should start moving their funds out of cash instruments, analysts say.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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And the rise of insurance money in investing has created patient capital that in many cases fits those money holes better than blunter instruments.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Agencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agencies. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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