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
Besides government offices, many areas had been severely damaged by disrepair, and fires – easy to occur since most buildings were wooden structures.
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Fred He, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Many global companies are now hiring or relocating leadership roles to their GCC offices in India.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
That division helps people file for public assistance programs such as SNAP and oversees all 80 state Human Services Department offices.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2025
Getting money out the door has been further complicated by layoffs that have gutted offices overseeing grants on chronic disease prevention, HIV, maternal mortality and more.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
For Harris, the political scientist, Tuesday’s election illustrated the idea that suburban parts of Kansas were shifting more Democratic, a positive indicator for Democrats in the upcoming race for governor and other offices.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
For official updates, residents can visit the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s website or contact their regional offices directly.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Following her passing, flags will be flown at half-mast for 30 days at government offices, state enterprises, and educational institutions, and government officials have been asked to wear mourning attire for a year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Social Security offices are still open during the shutdown, but only some services are available.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Fred He, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Many global companies are now hiring or relocating leadership roles to their GCC offices in India.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
That division helps people file for public assistance programs such as SNAP and oversees all 80 state Human Services Department offices.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2025
Getting money out the door has been further complicated by layoffs that have gutted offices overseeing grants on chronic disease prevention, HIV, maternal mortality and more.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
For Harris, the political scientist, Tuesday’s election illustrated the idea that suburban parts of Kansas were shifting more Democratic, a positive indicator for Democrats in the upcoming race for governor and other offices.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
For official updates, residents can visit the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s website or contact their regional offices directly.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Following her passing, flags will be flown at half-mast for 30 days at government offices, state enterprises, and educational institutions, and government officials have been asked to wear mourning attire for a year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Social Security offices are still open during the shutdown, but only some services are available.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offices
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But because of the lack of structure, the coach is involved in decisions across many different areas and departments.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The degree of knowledge required to stand out in this field is so high that a few leaders, including Breguet, have spent more than three decades at their maisons, often cycling through various departments.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, there have been some quiet moves by automakers to recoup some of the costs of the duties, such as charging for equipment that had once been included in the price, or ending production on less profitable models.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, later moved to the residence after retiring from royal duties.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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This week, the outlet also reported that Customs and Border Protection made a different facial recognition app, Mobile Identify, available on Google's app store for state and local law enforcement agencies that are deputized to work with ICE.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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The hotline does not solve these problems for callers, but 211 information specialists use the most current local information available to refer callers to service agencies that are most likely to have resources to help.—
Matthew W. Kreuter,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Only 38% of respondents cited labor reduction as a motivator for AI adoption, while most say AI helps teams reduce manual work and take on more strategic responsibilities.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many must now contend with large mortgage and car payments, along with student loan debt, while also balancing greater family responsibilities.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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The share of consumers whose rent payments were reported to credit bureaus rose to 13% in 2025, up from 11% in 2024, according to a recent report from TransUnion, one of three major bureaus.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 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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It’s recently made more than $1 trillion worth of financial obligations in spending for AI infrastructure, including data center projects with Oracle and SoftBank and semiconductor supply deals with chipmakers Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the tenant’s passing, the lease and all its terms and obligations transfer to their estate, which is legally responsible for paying rent until the contract is terminated.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those agencies were directed to cease services reliant on federal funding provided through DHS and to hold all invoices.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The expansion of the role of pharmacies has meant that paying cash for generic drugs and services can also be cheaper at times.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, 84% of executives believe AI will significantly enhance their ability to respond rapidly to market trends, disruptions, and evolving customer needs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Their hybrid advisory model takes the best of tradition and marries it to innovation, ensuring that strategies grow alongside families’ needs.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Offices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offices. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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