1
as in agency
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the Department of the Interior
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2
as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
that's not my department, but maybe I can help you anyway
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Recent Examples of department
In 2024, the British Museum launched a civil suit against the employee, who worked in the museum's Greece and Rome department for more than two decades.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
This is especially true for those of you willing to get more vulnerable in the love and personal relationships department.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The department declined to elaborate on whether courts would continue operating uninterrupted if the shutdown is prolonged.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Bank of America reported in April more than 90% of its 213,000-strong global workforce leverages AI tools in daily work, driven by both voluntary and required training modules across departments.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
This is especially true for those of you willing to get more vulnerable in the love and personal relationships department.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The department declined to elaborate on whether courts would continue operating uninterrupted if the shutdown is prolonged.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Bank of America reported in April more than 90% of its 213,000-strong global workforce leverages AI tools in daily work, driven by both voluntary and required training modules across departments.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for department
Noun
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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
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Evans said building a new parking garage near downtown would cost over $20 million, and that space is limited in the area for new lots or parking structures.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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The reflector shield’s diameter is just less than 32 inches, and the hottest areas are typically within a few feet of the base.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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It’s currently configured as a bayfront entertainment space with a custom wine wall, beverage center, top-tier audio visual system and two Murphy beds, offering versatility for potential buyers to use it as guest quarters or an office.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The county district attorney’s office will dismiss the charges upon completion of the program, the Los Angeles Times reported.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Amid a complex international scenario, White Milano organizers continue to look beyond the realm of the traditional trade show paradigm, strengthening its partnership with Middle East buyers and brands.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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This month invites you into the realms of emotional mastery and deep inner work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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The firings come amid a broader personnel purge at the bureau as Patel works to reshape the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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After an internal review, bureau leadership determined that the agents had not violated any specific policy and that no disciplinary action was necessary.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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If models like Claude are able to become more capable of autonomous work, especially in complex, time-intensive domains like software engineering, the implications for businesses and employees could be significant.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hackers often create lookalike domains that look nearly identical to real ones, adding small spelling changes or extra words.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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After receiving the opening kickoff, the Hawks marched up the field in just over two minutes, as senior running back Kyle Celestin bowled over a tackler on his way to the end zone for a nine-yard touchdown rush.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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One lesson the Pioneers seemed to have down pat Friday was how to convert on a short field.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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In all of these places, the broad availability of talent—whether as founders, knowledge workers, or highly skilled blue-collar workers—is viewed as one core element of the corporate ecosystem’s success.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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So there is this element of the star's narrative, the actor's narrative in the character.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/department. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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