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
For Michael Miller, getting a project off the ground is usually a bureaucratic juggling act.
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Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
This, dear sirs and madams, is where your policy reaches a truly impressive level of bureaucratic creativity.
—Yehiel Kyle Israel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
As mayor, Balen managed to cut through bureaucratic red tape to improve waste management, education, and health care.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
And while Italy is often derided for its dysfunctional government and bureaucratic inertia, the cultural and economic split between the north and south remains stark, with the province of Lombardy alone (of which Milan is the capital) contributing roughly a fifth of the country’s GDP.
—Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
This, dear sirs and madams, is where your policy reaches a truly impressive level of bureaucratic creativity.
—Yehiel Kyle Israel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
As mayor, Balen managed to cut through bureaucratic red tape to improve waste management, education, and health care.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
And while Italy is often derided for its dysfunctional government and bureaucratic inertia, the cultural and economic split between the north and south remains stark, with the province of Lombardy alone (of which Milan is the capital) contributing roughly a fifth of the country’s GDP.
—Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureaucratic
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The treasurer’s office collects tax dollars, tells the auditor’s office what was collected, and then the auditor distributes the funds to the governmental units, Petalas said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Dustin Burrows, a Republican from Lubbock, directed the chamber’s governmental oversight committee to study the legal and economic implications of Texas absorbing one or more counties in eastern New Mexico.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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India’s Constitution mandates that parliamentary seats be allocated by population and revised after each census.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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During an April 2026 parliamentary hearing, General Fabien Mandon confirmed the development of the STRATUS supersonic missile.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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Machado was placed on administrative leave following the violent July 1 explosion, which was felt by residents up to 20 miles away, destroyed a family farm and sparked a 78-acre grass fire.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, the suit contends that despite being placed on administrative leave from the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office in September, Fatherley has been allowed to access and use his work email address, violating Wyandotte County’s employee policies.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Bureaucratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureaucratic. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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