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
The incoming Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, had been a vocal supporter of the bureau.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
The bureau also worked with an osteologist to take noninvasive measurements of the skulls to help identify their origins and return them for proper reburial ceremonies.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
She was identified by the coroner’s bureau Wednesday as Rowena Coronel, of Pleasanton.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
The share of consumers whose rent payments were reported to credit bureaus rose to 13% in 2025, up from 11% in 2024, according to a recent report from TransUnion, one of three major bureaus.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
The bureau also worked with an osteologist to take noninvasive measurements of the skulls to help identify their origins and return them for proper reburial ceremonies.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
She was identified by the coroner’s bureau Wednesday as Rowena Coronel, of Pleasanton.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
The share of consumers whose rent payments were reported to credit bureaus rose to 13% in 2025, up from 11% in 2024, according to a recent report from TransUnion, one of three major bureaus.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureau
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To date, the agency has investigated 408 fatal incidents resulting in 454 deaths on Arkansas highways, state police records say.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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The company was also working with Transport for London on a double-decker electric bus, but the agency has yet to place an order.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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On Friday, two federal judges ordered SNAP benefits to be paid from the department's contingency fund, but confusion continued over the issue Tuesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ausberry said at a press conference last week that LSU and its athletic department are not broken.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Further adding to the time saving, Toupin even bases his company office at the fast-developing Salado Airport in Texas, just 30 minutes north of Austin.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Approximately 140 of Crews & Associates' employees are moving their jobs from the downtown office in the River Market District to the new location.—
Jon Walker,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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During inquiries, the ICO found 178 active email accounts using passwords identical or similar to those set by the organization’s IT desk when the account was activated.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lego Botanicals Happy Plants Building Toys Builders ages 9 and up can put together this 217-piece Lego set of happy plants, perfect for brightening up a desk or imaginative play.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Bureau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureau. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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