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
With the Cubs closing in on their first playoff berth since 2020, Hawkins has been involved in revamping the club’s R&D department and streamlining scouting on the pro, amateur and international sides, with a bigger emphasis on data and video rather than in-person evaluations.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
But court filings show that the department has not made much progress in getting through the IDR application backlog.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Her culture minister Chris Bryant, a popular figure in the TV and film industry, was moved to the business and trade department, replaced by Ian Murray.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
When the school administration was unable to find any perpetrators involved in the harassing text messages, the school district contacted the local sheriff’s department.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
But court filings show that the department has not made much progress in getting through the IDR application backlog.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Her culture minister Chris Bryant, a popular figure in the TV and film industry, was moved to the business and trade department, replaced by Ian Murray.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
When the school administration was unable to find any perpetrators involved in the harassing text messages, the school district contacted the local sheriff’s department.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for department
Noun
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How do these different agencies work together?—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Congress had enacted byzantine eligibility requirements for disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits, forcing the agency to expend huge amounts of time and money running those programs.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Other Notable Winners NBC’s Saturday Night Live earned recognition beyond its anniversary special, taking home three technical awards in areas like set design, lighting, and sound.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Schiff, according to his office, navigated the two mortgages in consultation with a House lawyer.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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According to the secretary of state's office, Achor defeated Mayes, then Green, by a margin of 7,226 (56%) to 5,752 (44%) in the 2024 general election.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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The centuries-old religion blends both Protestant and Catholic beliefs and is often seen as one of the more inclusive denominations in the realm of Christianity.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Roseman, whose first full-time NFL job was in the financial realm as counsel to the Eagles’ salary-cap staff, has compared Philadelphia’s tactics to financing a home when interest rates are low.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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That has included Biden-era rule-making, including provisions related to overdraft fees—one of the bureau’s landmark reforms of the past few years.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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The House Oversight Committee had been seeking his testimony into the bureau’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, but that request has now been withdrawn.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Sep. 2025
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The novel is now in the public domain and several other paperback editions are available.—
Paul Slovak
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Deloitte data points to a 20% increase in AI workloads across all computing domains, with edge workloads projected to rise nearly 80%.—
Marco Chiappetta,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In California’s strawberry fields, an ICE raid sparked widespread panic and disruption among farmworker communities.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte’s second consecutive 11-play drive halted in the red zone after Harrell led the 49ers down the field with repetitive strikes through the air, finding his favorite target, Javen Nicholas, to set Charlotte up in scoring position.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The high-energy track, which blends old school hip-hop vibes with rock elements, marks the first time a virtual group has ever produced a song and direct choreography for an audition survival series.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other defensive elements included an Italian AWACS surveillance aircraft, a NATO refueling tanker, and a German Patriot air defense system, the New York Times reported.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/department. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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