services 1 of 2

plural of service
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as in agencies
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization the OSS, the nation's wartime intelligence service

Synonyms & Similar Words

services

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verb

present tense third-person singular of service

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of services
Verb
But now, without additional funding in the current session of Congress, the health program will deny new enrollments by 2027 and, ultimately, limit services for existing members. Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 With that, Zoox will go up against Waymo, which currently covers the most ground with robotaxis in the US, with services in Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Austin (the last two of which are operated in partnership with Uber). New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025 But families who cannot afford to hire an attorney could find themselves at a disadvantage when disagreements arise over services that cost districts more money, Russell said. Fred Clasen-Kelly, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025 APIs turned tools into real-time services. Vincentas Grinius, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 The mobile clinic — akin to a dental office on wheels — will provide dental services to uninsured, low-income patients every Thursday. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for services
Noun
  • Thanks to the flaw, the hackers were able to crack the credentials and gain administrative privileges to accounts on Ascension’s Microsoft Active Directory server, which can be harnessed to manage user accounts and applications over a company’s network.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
  • If convicted for the deaths of Michaud and Snyder, each charge carries a possible $100,000 fine, 40 years in prison and the loss of her driving privileges for up to five years.
    Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and at least two days of strength training exercises, which includes lifting weights or performing muscle-building activities.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • An anonymous letter was mailed to local police and federal agencies, accusing individuals of gambling and triggering an investigation.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • By making the cameras solar-powered and connected over cell networks, Flock brought the technology within reach of smaller towns and departments that couldn’t afford earlier systems.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Jones detailed new de-icing equipment, dedicated crews, and a central dashboard so all departments can see in real-time how their decisions impact the entire network.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The technique is also critical in material science for understanding the properties of materials, which aids in the design of new ones.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Promotes Digestive Health The fiber in avocados aids digestive health by increasing gut bacteria diversity and promoting regularity.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Vengathattil added that hospitals do not need to wait years to see the benefits.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Some clinical trials show short-term weight loss and better blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes,3 but these benefits often plateau within the year.
    Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • From ethics in our government offices, to reproductive health care, to the climate crisis and beyond, ProPublica remains on the front lines of the stories that matter most.
    Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Despite the additional funding, the Advocate pointed out that some TAC offices were already struggling—as of April 15, 2025, 239 were understaffed and 21 were unstaffed.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Unlike many other kinds of loans, with mortgages, lenders tend to look at scores from all three bureaus.
    Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
  • South Carolina has received a request for 40 troops, and Louisiana for 70 troops, according to spokespeople for those state's National Guard bureaus.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Bert Kreischer maintains his shirtless, party-animal persona but now attempts to balance it with a healthier lifestyle.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The company sells more than 1,200 different products and maintains full transparency with all regulatory agencies.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Services.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/services. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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