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
As the Medicaid program’s two-year anniversary approaches, Georgia has enrolled just a fraction of those eligible, a result health policy researchers largely attribute to bureaucratic hurdles in the state’s work verification system.
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ProPublica, 26 June 2025
The idea is that landlords would be less likely to reject applicants receiving government support if the bureaucratic hurdles were eliminated.
—Alex Schwartz, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
After roughly four years of investigations, $20,000 in levied fines, and bureaucratic battles, the Chicago Board of Ethics board cleared 45th Ward Ald.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
His most admirable characters rebel against the bureaucratic and corporate systems that wield human beings as tools.
—Rav Grewal-Kök
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
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ProPublica, 26 June 2025
The idea is that landlords would be less likely to reject applicants receiving government support if the bureaucratic hurdles were eliminated.
—Alex Schwartz, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
After roughly four years of investigations, $20,000 in levied fines, and bureaucratic battles, the Chicago Board of Ethics board cleared 45th Ward Ald.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
His most admirable characters rebel against the bureaucratic and corporate systems that wield human beings as tools.
—Rav Grewal-Kök
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureaucratic
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As revealed by Variety in May, U.K. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy had rejected proposals for a levy on streaming platforms operating in the U.K., despite recent recommendations from a parliamentary committee suggesting such a measure could help support the country’s television drama sector.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2025
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Hudson has won praise not just for the airline’s financial turnaround, but also for a focus on rebuilding trust with employees, customers, and regulators, a sharp contrast to her predecessor who was accused at a parliamentary committee of prioritizing profits over public goodwill.—
Cecilia Hult,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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In 2024, the U.S. Treasury, issued long overdue regulations on foreign trust adding additional administrative reporting requirements, burdens, and qualifications on foreign trusts, highlighting the current importance of ensuring trusts are classified correctly.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Empowering Smaller Fleets Through Smart Tech Running a small fleet today often means juggling dispatch calls, DOT paperwork, route planning, driver support, and invoicing, all with limited administrative staff and tight margins.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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“Bureaucratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureaucratic. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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