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
Many of them had easy access to government offices that enabled them to obtain genuine Syrian passports with fake names, according to former employees and regime figures.
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Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
No federal or state offices are on the ballot in 2025, but candidates for city councils and mayor are.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025
But on Friday, employees at Social Security field offices said the government shutdown has left them unable to carry out an important service for some recipients.
—NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment is closing its Downtown corporate offices and event space, Lempicka.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Beyond the crowd, dark trees, and rising above the trees, a set of offices and apartments.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Social Security offices are remaining open during the shutdown, but services will be limited.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
If the parties fail to reach a deal, Bronson hospitals, physician offices and outpatient locations may become out-of-network for UnitedHealthcare plans beginning January 1, 2026.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Congressional offices, similar to agencies, must decide which of their staffers are considered essential and required to keep working.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
No federal or state offices are on the ballot in 2025, but candidates for city councils and mayor are.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025
But on Friday, employees at Social Security field offices said the government shutdown has left them unable to carry out an important service for some recipients.
—NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment is closing its Downtown corporate offices and event space, Lempicka.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Beyond the crowd, dark trees, and rising above the trees, a set of offices and apartments.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Social Security offices are remaining open during the shutdown, but services will be limited.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
If the parties fail to reach a deal, Bronson hospitals, physician offices and outpatient locations may become out-of-network for UnitedHealthcare plans beginning January 1, 2026.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Congressional offices, similar to agencies, must decide which of their staffers are considered essential and required to keep working.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offices
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The technology is a staple at police departments across the country, documenting encounters with the public and helping clarify questionable incidents and competing claims.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Her why stems from frustration from budget cuts to local health departments.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
18 Oct. 2025
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Mims had a nice 17-yard punt return, but rookie RJ Harvey got benched on kickoff duties after incomprehensibly stepping out of bounds on one return.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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The victory made Derevjanik the first million-dollar winner since Seacrest took over hosting duties for Pat Sajak following his retirement in 2024.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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But blocking funds is also a way to pressure officials and agencies to comply with the administration’s demands.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The federal government shuttered at the beginning of the month after Congress failed to break a funding deadlock and pass a measure to keep agencies running.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The one piece that the Chiefs are arguably still missing is an explosive rusher at the running back position, where Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt have split responsibilities to this point.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Instead of waiting on Washington, Texas will now handle certain federal responsibilities, a model officials say can speed up infrastructure work while preserving key environmental safeguards.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
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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
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Freeze your credit and place a fraud alert with all three credit bureaus to warn companies about any new credit requests made in your name.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Businesses that operate in legal gray zones have a tendency to treat regulations more as suggestions than obligations.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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On Saturday, Israel said the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, which had been expected to be reopened this week, would remain closed and that its reopening would depend on Hamas fulfilling its obligations under the ceasefire.—
Alexander Cornwell,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And the California Collaborative for Immigrant Rights received a supplemental $1 million for legal services.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ride-sharing services like Uber and taxis are abundant in Palma, but become unreliable at the farther reaches of the island.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Besides regularly removing dust that forms on the fan blades, cleaning needs can also change with the seasons.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Prisoners are not allowed to keep money behind bars, but cash can be provided by family members to a commissary fund used to buy food, toiletries and other minor needs, according to the Prison Fellowship.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Offices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offices. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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