Thesaurus results for AGENCY

agency

noun

ˈā-jən(t)-sē

Definition of agency

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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 Records obtained by the Star-Telegram show governmental agencies in the state will fight to withhold information that has been deemed public, raising questions about transparency while taxpayers shoulder litigation costs. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 The filing was made at the behest of a creditor, according to German news platform NDR, identified as the Minjob-Zentrale, the government agency in charge of registering the country’s part-time jobs and collecting social security contributions. — News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026 None of the federal officers involved were wearing body cameras, the agency said. — Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 16 July 2026 The agency pointed out that the residential road, Rose Hollow Lane, has a speed limit of 30 mph. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for agency

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Noun

The department said the tragedy is an important reminder to drivers to always make sure children are not left in cars, especially in hot weather.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Additional details are expected to be released on Monday, the department said.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Definition of department

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These gateways address growing concerns about ungoverned AI agents directly interacting with production systems, offering vital governance, security, cost management, and observability.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
The agent confiscated the letter, carried by Cuban businessman Roberto Carlos Chamizo, and sent him back to Havana.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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Hu, also the Communist Party chief of his bureau, is the highest-ranking official to be caught up in in a widening probe of the province's coal mining sector, according to Caixin, a Chinese business publication.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
The bureau ordered 260 analysts to help sift through the ballots and voting data.

— Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of bureau

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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
Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.

— Cierra Black, Essence, 9 July 2025

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Regina Cantrell is accused of reviewing her son’s arrest warrants while the investigation into him was ongoing, according to the district attorney’s office.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Even the urologist’s office has athletic jerseys hanging in the treatment room so that men’s masculinity will not be assailed.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026

Definition of office

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Making the final means the Huskies could be very good this fall.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Workers and advocates say losing those employees will cost the airport knowledgeable workers and leave their families without means to support themselves.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

Definition of means

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Ellis said the county and Atlanta’s school board need that tax revenue to fund services like hospitals, courts and childhood education over the next three decades.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
District Attorney Timothy Good thanked the grand jury for their service.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of service

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Waymo’s support team is automatically notified if the vehicle crashes, and a roadside assistance representative will come to the collision site to assess the situation in person.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
After crashing into the gate, Webster initially refused to leave his vehicle, but eventually complied.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 July 2026

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