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
Burgess was among the earliest women to work with the FBI and a key member of what was known as the bureau’s Behavioral Science Unit in the late ’70s.
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Ian Berry, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
The press offices for the bureau and the White House did not immediately respond to NPR's requests for comment.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
The commission oversees Experience Fayetteville, the city's tourism bureau.
—Grace Hurt, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2025
The visitors bureau traditionally has not invested money in the hall and the downtown amphitheater because the organization merely has operated those facilities on behalf of the city, Gemberling said.
—arkansasonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Ian Berry, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
The press offices for the bureau and the White House did not immediately respond to NPR's requests for comment.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
The commission oversees Experience Fayetteville, the city's tourism bureau.
—Grace Hurt, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2025
The visitors bureau traditionally has not invested money in the hall and the downtown amphitheater because the organization merely has operated those facilities on behalf of the city, Gemberling said.
—arkansasonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureau
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After the disappointing finish to his team's season, Alonso declared his intent to opt out of the second year of his contract and re-enter free agency from the Marlins' visiting clubhouse.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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The first wave of Social Security payments for the month of October is set to be sent to recipients this week, the first such disbursements under the agency's new paperless policy.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Early on, his department sent drones skyward to see how the store was managing incoming vehicles.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Humphrey credits both trends to a shift in department culture.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Shortly before Biden left office in January, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas granted an extension of the protections through October 2026 because the conditions in Venezuela warranted it.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Among other duties, Zilber worked to maintain the forest grounds and educate students and residents on sustainable forest management, according to a news release from Evers' office.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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An unlit cigar from Red Sox principal owner John Henry lay on the desk in front of him.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Typical seats were replaced with moveable chairs and desks that were suitable but also atypical to Major League setups.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Bureau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureau. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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