as in governmental
of, relating to, or like a nonelective government official or body of government officials
a bureaucratic institution bureaucratic procedures
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Recent Examples of bureaucratic
In recent months, Israel has greatly expanded construction in Jewish settlements, legalized outposts and made significant bureaucratic changes to its policies in the territory to strengthen its hold and weaken the Palestinian Authority.
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Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
In contrast, Moore told host Norah O’Donnell that Democrats too often fall into the trap of offering lengthy bureaucratic approaches to issues voters want solved immediately.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 16 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, elites are framed as bureaucratic, academic know-it-alls – and get sucked into the culture war in the process.
—Alexa Beck, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
The ongoing challenges of rural hospitals Glenn Medical’s bureaucratic challenges are unique, prompted by a reinterpretation of a longtime federal rule.
—Ana B. Ibarra, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
In contrast, Moore told host Norah O’Donnell that Democrats too often fall into the trap of offering lengthy bureaucratic approaches to issues voters want solved immediately.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 16 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, elites are framed as bureaucratic, academic know-it-alls – and get sucked into the culture war in the process.
—Alexa Beck, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
The ongoing challenges of rural hospitals Glenn Medical’s bureaucratic challenges are unique, prompted by a reinterpretation of a longtime federal rule.
—Ana B. Ibarra, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureaucratic
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Using these governmental resources, libraries across the nation have launched workshops to promote digital literacy regardless of someone’s starting point.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Is this a comedown for blockchain technology, which began as a rebellion against Wall Street and governmental control of global finance?—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bulgaria appoints caretaker government SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova on Wednesday appointed a caretaker government ahead of another round of parliamentary elections in April in a bid to stave off the country's political instability and economic woes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Until recently there was little parliamentary authorities could do about peers who committed ethical breaches or crimes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The backstory Previously the administrative headquarters for Zadig & Voltaire spanning three buildings from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, the hotel is Thierry Gillier’s first foray into the hotel industry.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Accountability must apply not only to students, but also to curriculum standards and administrative decisions.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Bureaucratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureaucratic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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