Thesaurus results for AGENCY

agency

noun

ˈā-jən(t)-sē

Definition of agency

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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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 deal is a way to repair relationships between the agency and west Charlotte residents who have questioned NCDOT’s communication and transparency on the multi-billion dollar toll lane project. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 The groups argued that the agency’s move violates its obligations under the Clean Air Act. — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 Applicants could propose a single project alternative for review, rather than requiring agencies to develop and evaluate several. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Relja reportedly warned that the agency faces major challenges after decades without regular operation. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for agency

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Noun

Lam said the label will stay contemporary and will be wholesaled at department and specialty stores.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
The county has failed to provide evidence that the quarry owner’s reclamation plan wouldn’t substantially interfere with animals’ movement, wrote Kim Freeburn, an environmental program manager with the department.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of department

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After a weekend of alarming headlines about AI mishaps, public sector breaches, and agents gaining unauthorized access to outside systems, tech and AI CEOs are descending on Washington yet again this week.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Additionally, the agents were apparently not instructed to attack or compromise the UN website.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of agent

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On the heels of that directive, the bureau issued new guidance that prohibited staff from granting requests for clothing accommodations for those inmates and barred the use of federal dollars for medical interventions.

— Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
The co-deputy director position was a first in the bureau's history.

— Luke Barr, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

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Advertisement The war on terror represented a failed effort to impose a unipolar order on the world, one that could no longer rely on the economic instrumentality of globalization alone.

— Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
Issued by the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, a state instrumentality created under the Wyoming Stable Token Act (2023), FRNT is fully reserved and managed in partnership with Franklin Templeton.

— Jason Brett, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2026

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Moscow's forces pounded apartment buildings, offices, gas stations and data centers, among other targets.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
The premium hardware and 500D nylon build offer IPX4 splash protection and rugged longevity without relying on the loud, militaristic styling that makes other tactical packs look out of place in a professional office.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of office

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Certifying a council as fair means comparing it against every possible group of voters and every slate of candidates that group can claim.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
Then, the court could determine whether the person has the means to pay, Looney said.

— Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of means

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To battle the creatures, Kōichi will go back into fighter-pilot mode, but the services of Noriko will be called on as well.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
Apple Apple's done great work to promote its Music streaming service by showcasing fantastic artists over the years.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of service

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Each Elytra vehicle is designed to remain in lunar orbit for up to five years, enabling more rapid revisit times of the lunar surface for government and commercial customers, as per the release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
The homeowner, Mahmoud Tubasi, told the AP that the soldiers initially brought him to his home but rioting settlers forced him to leave with his family in a military vehicle.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026

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