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as in agency
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the Department of the Interior
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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
Families can test their children for lead during a regular visit to their child's doctor or by reaching out to their local health department.
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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
According to a news release from Beshear’s office, more than 200 first responders and more than 50 fire trucks from 20 different departments were on the scene.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Captain John Jurkash, a public information officer for Whitestown's police department, declined to name the woman's employer, explaining that authorities first need the chance to notify the woman's family of her death.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Those professions and departments getting some extra IMDb recognition?
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
According to a news release from Beshear’s office, more than 200 first responders and more than 50 fire trucks from 20 different departments were on the scene.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Captain John Jurkash, a public information officer for Whitestown's police department, declined to name the woman's employer, explaining that authorities first need the chance to notify the woman's family of her death.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Those professions and departments getting some extra IMDb recognition?
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for department
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Cantrell said the sheriff's office has never been contacted by any federal agencies questioning the spending.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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While the expansion has led to more arrests, especially in Florida, many local agencies are reluctant to participate.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tabor and Sheriff Jay Cantrell both said the new quarantine space, along with other spaces being added for medical care, the intake and release of detainees, and court proceedings may allow the sheriff's office to open some areas to new programming.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Local and state officials criticized the immigration operation in the area Friday.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Zell and the president of the Zell family office EGI, Mark Sotir, would push Swain to arrange transactions that raised the bar for capturing a share of the profits, but gave the management teams an even bigger score for fabulous results.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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The suspect was taken to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead, the sheriff's office in Columbus County said.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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At Sportico’s Invest in Sports conference, industry leaders discussed how their businesses have entered new territories, built new lines of business, embraced fresh investment strategies and even considered entering into the realm of the absurd.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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This quiz will test your knowledge of the strange, shadowy realm of dark matter.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Munising area features a variety of serene waterfalls accessible from local trails, per the visitors bureau.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Some of the money was spent on a new office for the internal affairs bureau, a golf cart, cable television subscriptions and travel to conferences.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cue, a wind-appropriate domain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Downloads hosted on unfamiliar domains or file-sharing sites should be treated as unsafe.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His middle name is a homage to the Atlanta Braves’ former field where Freddie played for the majority of his career.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The next time Hamilton had the ball, Sculley hit Oliver crossing the middle of the field for a 90-yard touchdown.—
Richard Obert,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The neutral tones and organic elements of the hotel’s 349 rooms and suites soothe the spirit and mirror the otherworldly atmosphere of the Riviera Maya.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Depending on which elements are involved, airglow can appear in subtle shades of green, red or orange.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/department. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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