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bureau

noun

ˈbyu̇r-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce bureau (audio)
Definition of bureaunext
as in agency
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization the federal revenue bureau

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Recent Examples of bureau An engineering bureau in Nizhny Novgorod designs the systems and supplies the core hardware. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, the bureau of internal affairs has sustained findings of misconduct in another 463 inquiries, records show. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Halfway houses, also known as residential reentry centers, offer a supervised environment for inmates nearing release and services including career counseling and financial management assistance, according to the bureau. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 Set just before the 1973 Chilean coup, Malkovich and Rockwell play CIA agents Chris and Lee, respectively, who are dispatched from Santiago to Easter Island by their bureau chief (Steve Buscemi). — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bureau
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureau
  1. agency
  2. department
  3. office
  4. desk
Noun
  • Makary's time at the agency was defined by scientific disputes, leadership changes and a string of media stories detailing low morale and internal dysfunction among staffers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The agency said the father and son sustained injuries and were treated at a local hospital.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of agency
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
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • For a touch of true elegance, book the Heritage Long Suite, which occupies the former postmaster’s office and is decked out with rich crown molding, marble fireplaces, and his original writing desk from the 19th century.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Erika brought the kids to the office most days to watch their dad record his podcast or work at his desk.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of desk

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“Bureau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureau. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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