1
as in departments
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the company's main office is in Atlanta
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2
as in duties
something one must do because of prior agreement
one of the chief offices of a friend is to be there in someone's hour of need
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Recent Examples of offices
The former law offices have been in the neighborhood for decades, so the hotel slots right into the aesthetic of the Central Business District.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
But the top-two primary system doesn’t apply in the state for candidates who are launching bids for President, county central committees, or local offices.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 1 June 2026
Voters across California will cast their ballots in federal races and major statewide offices — including governor.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
In 2015, a company in Avatech’s first cohort produced a music video filmed in the Avatech offices.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Historically, reporting within many family offices focused primarily on retrospective financial updates.
—Paul Westall, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Tourism officials in both destinations cited social media and widespread access to smartphones as a reason for shutting down physical offices.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Many Social Security field offices are no longer accepting walk-in appointments.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Instead, sheriff’s offices statewide were allowed for seven years to choose which law enforcement agencies investigated their in-custody deaths.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
But the top-two primary system doesn’t apply in the state for candidates who are launching bids for President, county central committees, or local offices.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 1 June 2026
Voters across California will cast their ballots in federal races and major statewide offices — including governor.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
In 2015, a company in Avatech’s first cohort produced a music video filmed in the Avatech offices.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Historically, reporting within many family offices focused primarily on retrospective financial updates.
—Paul Westall, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Tourism officials in both destinations cited social media and widespread access to smartphones as a reason for shutting down physical offices.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Many Social Security field offices are no longer accepting walk-in appointments.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Instead, sheriff’s offices statewide were allowed for seven years to choose which law enforcement agencies investigated their in-custody deaths.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offices
Noun
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The feds also track the amount of money that state labor departments are able to recover from those overpayments.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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As more people showed up to the protest, a SWAT team arrived in full riot gear, joined by officers from area police departments and the New Jersey State Police.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Various state and federal laws protect voters and their right to cast a ballot and protect elections officials in their duties.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Furthermore, because today’s postgraduate trainees are increasingly eager for meaningful public service, university hospitals that enthusiastically support military reserve duties will possess a unique, highly attractive recruitment tool for top medical talent.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The controller uses audits and reports to hold entities and other governmental agencies accountable.—
Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The county’s transient occupancy tax revenue goes to the county’s controversial Community Enhancement Program, which lets county supervisors give grants to nonprofits and public agencies for services that promote tourism, economic development, cultural activities and quality of life.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Mercury in Cancer — followed by the sun entering this Water sign — brings focus to your orderly sixth house of health, work routines and day-to-day responsibilities, making this a strong month to improve your schedule and get organized.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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During Manhattanhenge, thousands of people gather in the streets, blocking traffic and foregoing other responsibilities to take some time to experience the event together.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The credit bureaus have said that many recent complaints are illegitimate, including a large volume filed by third-party credit repair organizations that charge customers to challenge negative information on their reports.—
Joel Jacobs,
ProPublica,
4 May 2026
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Groups such as the National Agricultural Association, the American Farm Bureau Federation and 12 state farm bureaus have backed Monsanto’s petition to the Supreme Court.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Therapists are bound by strict confidentiality obligations that make warning third parties ethically and legally complicated.—
Anat Lior,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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The only potential argument to sway someone who fervently believes that is appealing to their sense of solidarity—to the obligations that every member of society has to every other, to the sacrifices that everyone must make to ensure that society is safe for all.—
Diana Gitig,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Global financial services firm BTIG noted that the rapid runup comes with risks.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Anything stand out about other services and features?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The orangutan care specialists spent months preparing Hesty to have the baby, using positive reinforcement to convince her to cooperate with testing and other needs.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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This darling pair of Dolce Vita sandals has the prettiest beaded embellishment for all of your vacation wear needs.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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“Offices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offices. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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