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as in agency
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the Department of the Interior
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
that's not my department, but maybe I can help you anyway
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Recent Examples of department
Otherwise, the staffing reductions are spread widely through the city’s various areas of public service, from two in the fire department, to three in the planning and building department, to four in the city’s police commission, which oversees local law enforcement.
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Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
Season 1 had some hints at that—for example, the paintings and mythology depicting different departments rebelling, where the content varied by department.
—Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
The ensuing neighbor complaints paired with consistent losses from the county agricultural department, which is tasked with ensuring the crop meets state and county requirements, led supervisors to approve a temporary ban on production in December.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2025
That’s why private sector buyout offers are usually narrowly targeted–to, for example, workers in the departments a company wants to close, slim down or consolidate.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
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Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
Season 1 had some hints at that—for example, the paintings and mythology depicting different departments rebelling, where the content varied by department.
—Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
The ensuing neighbor complaints paired with consistent losses from the county agricultural department, which is tasked with ensuring the crop meets state and county requirements, led supervisors to approve a temporary ban on production in December.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2025
That’s why private sector buyout offers are usually narrowly targeted–to, for example, workers in the departments a company wants to close, slim down or consolidate.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for department
Noun
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The victims all suffered minor injuries, the news agency reported.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The fact is not a lot has been going on lately publicly in the legal duels between CAA and the agency’s ex-staffers over at Range Media Partners over equity, competition and the shifting line of what may or may not constitute being an agent, until Monday – when all Hell broke loose.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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What To Know The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted 4 to 6 inches of snow for parts of the Houston metro area, a rare event in the region's climate history.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The snow is moving east Tuesday, and is affecting coastal areas all the way to the Florida Panhandle and southern Carolinas.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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Each of the four office buildings total 125,000 square feet, according to the Compstak commercial property database.—
George Avalos,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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The innies retain some knowledge of life outside the office — Irving was able to drive a car during the Overtime Contingency, and the innies know that there is a sky, even if most have never seen one — but perhaps that can be fine-tuned depending on the job each is being asked to do?—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
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Like the power lines that have sparked so many disastrous wildfires, the two realms of fire are crossing, often with lethal consequences.—
Stephen Pyne,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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Shots of Ali sleeping may initially appear like casual transitions, but the significance of these naps and the realm of dreams as another space where people get to experience other lives bookend the picture.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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The law enforcement action followed a bureau investigation triggered by naval operatives' report on a group of Chinese citizens suspected of conducting surveillance under the guise of developing an autonomous vehicle.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was also responding, its Nashville bureau said.—
Remy Tumin,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Throughout her racing career, Deegan has shown her versatility across different racing domains.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Vendors differentiate through features and functionalities or by catering to specific industry domains.—
Sandeep Sakharkar,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Talking to reporters at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, then-head coach Mike McCarthy was asked about taking over play-calling duties going into that season and how his philosophies would manifest onto the field.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Jan. 2025
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To understand why, consider the field of artificial intelligence (AI).—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Our lineup is teeming with durable, all-weather designs that will withstand the elements and keep you comfortable lounging outdoors.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2025
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An important element and thread throughout the creative process was to view the story from the female gaze, Ovesen explained.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/department. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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