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also bureaux
as in agencies
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the federal revenue bureau
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Recent Examples of bureaus
Except for certain state and local races, which are called by newsroom editors, race winners and electoral votes are called by AP state and Washington bureaus.
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Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Except for certain state and local races, which are called by newsroom editors, race winners and electoral votes are called by AP state and Washington bureaus.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
These moves to various bureaus and departments reflected attempts to curtail corruption, reduce the influence of the prohibitionists on staffing, and increase effectiveness.
—Richard F. Hamm, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
The program is being tested in partnership with Esusu, a company that reports rent payments to credit bureaus to help consumers build credit.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Some of the better identity theft protection services, like LifeLock and IdentityForce, offer a one-touch credit freeze that covers all three bureaus.
—Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
In general, competition among tourist destinations is keener than ever, as cities’ tourism bureaus respond with new, improved campaigns, said Kerri Kapich, chief operating officer of the San Diego Tourism Authority.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
While this is not technically prohibited, credit bureaus largely discourage the practice, and many debt collectors refuse to make these agreements.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
So, for the married couple, that amounts to three bureaus at $33 each for two borrowers costs $198.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Except for certain state and local races, which are called by newsroom editors, race winners and electoral votes are called by AP state and Washington bureaus.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
These moves to various bureaus and departments reflected attempts to curtail corruption, reduce the influence of the prohibitionists on staffing, and increase effectiveness.
—Richard F. Hamm, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
The program is being tested in partnership with Esusu, a company that reports rent payments to credit bureaus to help consumers build credit.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Some of the better identity theft protection services, like LifeLock and IdentityForce, offer a one-touch credit freeze that covers all three bureaus.
—Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
In general, competition among tourist destinations is keener than ever, as cities’ tourism bureaus respond with new, improved campaigns, said Kerri Kapich, chief operating officer of the San Diego Tourism Authority.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
While this is not technically prohibited, credit bureaus largely discourage the practice, and many debt collectors refuse to make these agreements.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
So, for the married couple, that amounts to three bureaus at $33 each for two borrowers costs $198.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureaus
Noun
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During the booking process, inmate fingerprints are automatically entered into a database accessible by all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including ICE.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Over the ensuing decades, local, state and federal agencies participated in efforts to locate her.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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During the past half dozen years, around ten universities and colleges have closed their classics departments or programs, with some folded into larger humanities units.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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It is also meant to allow for collaboration among teachers from different departments and grade levels.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some are seeking different offices.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Work has slowed further after sweeping layoffs, which closed entire offices in San Francisco, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and elsewhere.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Cypress facility currently houses corporate functions and the financial services business on roughly 25 acres, the company said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Bureaus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureaus. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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