1
as in privileges
an act of kind assistance
performed many services for the charitable organization
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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
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Recent Examples of services
Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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
Bailey said the city should return to 2015 staffing levels and try to outsource many services to the private sector.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Overnight drone strikes on three other Ukrainian cities wounded at least 17 people, including two children, emergency services said Tuesday.
—Hanna Arhirova The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
Fire watch services provide one option for observing buildings during this period.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
In response, Altman fielded questions publicly over X on Saturday evening and announced on Monday that OpenAI had adjusted its Pentagon contract to more clearly establish guardrails that would prevent OpenAI services from being used in surveillance programs.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Transcription services have already made a formerly tedious process instantaneous, allowing reporters to process more information and get stories out quicker.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Leake is known for her hands-on leadership style and strong constituent services.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Cypress facility currently houses corporate functions and the financial services business on roughly 25 acres, the company said.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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
Bailey said the city should return to 2015 staffing levels and try to outsource many services to the private sector.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Overnight drone strikes on three other Ukrainian cities wounded at least 17 people, including two children, emergency services said Tuesday.
—Hanna Arhirova The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
Fire watch services provide one option for observing buildings during this period.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
In response, Altman fielded questions publicly over X on Saturday evening and announced on Monday that OpenAI had adjusted its Pentagon contract to more clearly establish guardrails that would prevent OpenAI services from being used in surveillance programs.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Transcription services have already made a formerly tedious process instantaneous, allowing reporters to process more information and get stories out quicker.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Leake is known for her hands-on leadership style and strong constituent services.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for services
Noun
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The department has said it’s entitled to withhold records that exposed potential abuse victims, were duplicates or protected by legal privileges, or related to an ongoing criminal investigation.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The department has said it's entitled to withhold records that exposed potential abuse victims, were duplicates or protected by legal privileges, or related to an ongoing criminal investigation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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During the booking process, inmate fingerprints are automatically entered into a database accessible by all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including ICE.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Over the ensuing decades, local, state and federal agencies participated in efforts to locate her.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Around the moon’s south pole, where Artemis astronauts will be headed, conditions the new suit must withstand could be even more extreme.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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The powder’s satin finish and weightless texture are thanks to jojoba oil, which also conditions brow hairs.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2026
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During the past half dozen years, around ten universities and colleges have closed their classics departments or programs, with some folded into larger humanities units.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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It is also meant to allow for collaboration among teachers from different departments and grade levels.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The weight drop also aids the electrical efficiency of the new engines, which rely much more on battery power than the previous generation.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Papaya is also known for its high fiber content, which aids in digestion and promotes regular bowel movements.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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Khosla’s remarks recalled those from economic expert Kent Smetters, director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, who told Fortune in January that so many goods have been deflated in price that people don’t fully appreciate the benefits.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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For example, Social Security benefits, disability payments, veterans' benefits and other government assistance are generally exempt from creditor garnishment.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some are seeking different offices.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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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
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With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.—
Simon Akam,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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Leonora measures out her days in courtesies and slights, the former dominating the beginning of the book, the latter rapidly gaining ground.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Services.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/services. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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