bailiwick

noun

ˈbā-li-ˌwik How to pronounce bailiwick (audio)
Definition of bailiwicknext
as in realm
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence questions about organization of the fund drive are my bailiwick

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Recent Examples of bailiwick Nestlé underperformed under predecessor Mark Schneider, who diversified beyond the company’s traditional bailiwick of coffee, food, and pet products to the frustration of shareholders. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025 Elliot Kozolchyk, Fort Lauderdale Elliot Kozolchyk, admitted to the Bar in 2009, made getting people their unpaid wages his bailiwick and maintains that today through his Fort Lauderdale firm, Koz Law. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025 That’s totally their bailiwick. — Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025 As this column is focused on geostrategic affairs, the possible explanation falls into its bailiwick. — Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bailiwick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bailiwick
  1. realm
  2. area
  3. domain
  4. department
  5. element
  6. field
  7. sphere
  8. walk
Noun
  • The quarterback struggles in camp bring into the realm of possibility Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan seeking an outside backup option off the waiver wire following roster cuts if Ewers doesn’t show rapid improvement.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Extended to the realm of foreign policy, this reimagination of the foundations of Western civilization demands a new and distinct grand strategy.
    — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of realm
Noun
  • Drivers are urged to use alternate routes and avoid the area.
    — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • When asked if Tebow wanted to discuss Sunday’s experience, a member of his PR team said the 39-year-old native of the Jacksonville area native could not fit the request into his schedule.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of area
Noun
  • Understand The Buyer’s Business Case A premium domain’s value usually depends on the buyer’s business case, not the seller’s personal attachment.
    — Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Proprietary data, application layer, domain fine tuning, agent frameworks and rigorous evaluation harnesses outlast any base model advantage.
    — Mark Minevich, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of domain
Noun
  • Anyone in Livingston County who believes they've been exposed is asked to capture the bat, report the exposure by filling out a form on the health department's website and call department staff at 517‑552‑6882 for testing guidance and next steps.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The state has only seen three cases during that period, the department said.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of department
Noun
  • Having a different brush for each hair type is another element that makes the brush a gamechanger.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Singh, who at one time built houses for a living, believes a key element to reviving Norwich is making developers feel welcome.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of element
Noun
  • The rural field was used as a cemetery for around four generations in the 17th century, with a total of 101 graves from this era discovered at the site, according to Poliński.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Corey Seager hit an opposite-field homer in the third inning as four Texas pitchers combined for a one-hitter.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of field
Noun
  • Miranda is a Broadway giant, known for Hamilton and the music in Disney’s Moana, and has stepped into the political sphere several times.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Betancourt rose to prominence in the oil sphere by transforming NABEP from a small operator into one of the country’s leading producers.
    — Fabiola Zerpa, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sphere
Noun
  • The Athletics took an early lead as Zack Gelof drew a first-inning walk, and Jonah Heim drew another to load the bases.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Pirates ace Paul Skenes, the reigning National League Cy Young winner, allowed three runs in 4 1/3 innings with four walks and five strikeouts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of walk

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“Bailiwick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bailiwick. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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