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as in department
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 agent
something used to achieve an end
by what agency do you plan to acquire this fortune?
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Recent Examples of agency
The cooling station — a partnership among Gastonia, Gaston County and HealthNet Gaston, the lead agency for the county’s continuum of care — opened Friday after the community raised concerns about the need for a place for the unhoused to escape the heat.
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
Charania also reported that the Nuggets are signing guard Bruce Brown in free agency.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
But Tshabalala was more circumspect about the impact of an African agency.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 1 July 2025
DeSantis stressed the facility is both temporary and necessary to alleviate burdens on the state’s law enforcement agencies and jails, which have seen an influx in migrants amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
Charania also reported that the Nuggets are signing guard Bruce Brown in free agency.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
But Tshabalala was more circumspect about the impact of an African agency.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 1 July 2025
DeSantis stressed the facility is both temporary and necessary to alleviate burdens on the state’s law enforcement agencies and jails, which have seen an influx in migrants amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agency
Noun
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About one out of 10 cases of severe illness are fatal, the department said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
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A day after a man was shot and killed by Lenexa police, the department declined to provide additional details about the shooting, including whether the man fired at officers.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Six crew members and a gate agent at Charlotte Douglas International Airport were taken to the hospital Friday night after inhaling something, according to MEDIC.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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In many cases, legacy systems can’t easily accommodate these autonomous agents without substantial reengineering.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Sources familiar with the matter told Politico that the branch would be split between three undersecretaries, and half of the current bureau would be moved to other divisions.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2025
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According to the visitors’ bureau, convention bookings for the second half of 2025 and most of 2026 are nearly sold out — a strong showing that undoubtedly will bring more people into town.—
Matt Villano,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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Wall Street has rushed into the Gulf over the past few years, opening offices and signing investment agreements.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 June 2025
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Just like your best jeans, denim skirts are a solid and versatile base for creating looks because they can be combined with almost any top and easily be adapted for the office, a weekend date, a day at the beach, and many other occasions.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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Ahead of the 2025 season, the Los Angeles Sparks and Wings both signed jersey sponsorships with financial services firm Albert, worth at least $2 million per year on average.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2025
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In markets with abundant choice, professionals promoting too many services risk being overlooked.—
Mo Khan,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The final bill passed by the Senate would largely terminate numerous tax incentives from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act for clean energy, electric vehicles, and energy efficiency programs that benefited consumers.—
Tracy J. Wholf
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Jurors found Read not guilty of second-degree murder, but guilty of a lesser offense of operating a vehicle under the influence with a blood-alcohol level of .08% or greater.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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These instruments are very good at identifying the direction of such a signal and getting rid of it.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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In a public event on Monday, June 23, the astronomers who operate the powerful observatory released Rubin's debut images showcasing just exactly what the instrument can do.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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“Agency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agency. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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