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
Some are seeking different offices.
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Work has slowed further after sweeping layoffs, which closed entire offices in San Francisco, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and elsewhere.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Reports over the years have suggested that lawmakers can devote hours each day to fundraising calls, often dialing donors from offices just steps away from the Capitol itself.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
These offices can help with tax forms, account inquiries, basic tax law assistance and more.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Yet my tax money goes to pay for the election where the candidates for these and other offices are chosen.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The organization will have two offices in Fort Worth and Dallas.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
While the company has offices in the Bay Area and Chicago, most of its workforce is remote.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Most county-sheriff offices function much the way police departments do—investigating crimes, making arrests, and jailing people.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Work has slowed further after sweeping layoffs, which closed entire offices in San Francisco, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and elsewhere.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Reports over the years have suggested that lawmakers can devote hours each day to fundraising calls, often dialing donors from offices just steps away from the Capitol itself.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
These offices can help with tax forms, account inquiries, basic tax law assistance and more.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Yet my tax money goes to pay for the election where the candidates for these and other offices are chosen.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The organization will have two offices in Fort Worth and Dallas.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
While the company has offices in the Bay Area and Chicago, most of its workforce is remote.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Most county-sheriff offices function much the way police departments do—investigating crimes, making arrests, and jailing people.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offices
Noun
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The departments of Commerce, Housing and Urban Development and Transportation, along with the Federal Housing Finance Agency, are instructed to eliminate regulations and update programs that are reducing residential development.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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With headquarters in Oklahoma City, Homeland operates as a neighborhood grocery store offering fresh foods, full-service departments, and a distinctive community focus that sets it apart from national chains.—
Community's Choice Awards,
Oklahoman,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The handsome Lieutenant Portuondo (Adam Poss) regularly stops by for inspections as part of his military duties, but his growing attraction to Maria Celia soon leads to more informal encounters.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Next to him is guitarist Khrystian Ramos, focused and business-minded, balancing band duties with outside ventures that include a successful seafood business.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Office of Homeland Security Statistics is responsible for publishing figures from Homeland Security agencies, including removals and the nationalities of those deported, to provide a comprehensive picture of immigration trends at the border and inside the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Video from outside the home as the standoff ensued showed the presence of several law enforcement agencies, including the Manhattan Beach, El Segundo and Hawthorne police departments, and a SWAT team.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Within their work, responsibilities follow a natural division of expertise.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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However, the source also said that William has been taking on a lot of his father’s responsibilities due to his illness.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But more recently, the credit bureaus have employed a limited number of workers — often overseas — to handle enormous volumes of investigations.—
Joel Jacobs,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Except for certain state and local races, which are called by newsroom editors, race winners and electoral votes are called by AP state and Washington bureaus.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The inputs are shrinking, and the obligations are not.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Following the game, Adebayo needed to fulfill media obligations after his historic night.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Cypress facility currently houses corporate functions and the financial services business on roughly 25 acres, the company said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But not all airlines hedge, and those that do are usually only protected for a portion of their fuel needs, meaning prolonged price surges may cause more carriers to raise fares.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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With Luna gliding into your ever-practical 6th house, you may be tempted to ignore your inner needs in favor of getting as much done as possible.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Offices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offices. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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