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 Reid’s first day is Thursday, according to a memo sent by Sudeep Reddy, MS NOW’s Washington bureau chief. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026 Another lower-cost option available in 14 states is health coverage offered by a farm bureau. — Helen Levy, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026 Further details were not immediately available, and the bureau said the shooting is under investigation by the FBI’s Inspections Division. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 The president fired James Comey as FBI director in May 2017 as the bureau was investigating ties between Russia and the Republican’s successful 2016 campaign for the White House. — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bureau
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureau
  1. agency
  2. department
  3. office
  4. desk
Noun
  • Its effectiveness will depend on how federal agencies identify emerging threats and respond to companies or individuals that cross legal boundaries.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The foundation, which produces major sporting events including the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, saw an opportunity to build on the event’s extraordinary momentum using its experience with corporate partnerships, event production and city agencies.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of agency
Noun
  • The department also filed a motion in support of a separate lawsuit filed in May that argues California violates national voting laws by failing to sufficiently remove ineligible voters from its rolls.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Gaines said patrol officers and the department’s SWAT vehicle were used to serve the warrant.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of department
Noun
  • The one-time head of Ayiti 2054, the political party Sanon claimed to be a member of, Désir was arrested Wednesday outside his law office in Petion-Ville, according to his Haiti lawyer.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In addition, students with immediate financial hardship may receive assistance from their college’s financial aid office and basic needs center, officials said.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of office
Noun
  • Plus, the reception desk has surprise toys and giveaways for children to discover like paper and crayons for drawing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Each guest room has its own personality, outfitted with original artwork and vintage furniture (made modern with touches like Bellino Italian bedding and chrome desk lamps).
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of desk

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