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
For example, a tenant working in the legal sector may need larger conference rooms or more private offices.
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Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the Congressional Budget Office, Medicare pays three times more for certain services performed in hospital outpatient departments than in independent physician offices.
—Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Conversely, those working in technology would look to add small breakout rooms because most tech offices have open floor plans.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That same year, further north from Google’s Mountain View offices, a small startup developed the technology to hail a cab from an app.
—Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Brent owns an interior design firm, Jeremiah Brent Design (JBD), which has offices in Los Angeles and New York City.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Many firms will now increase corporate security personnel at offices and residences, deploy enhanced mail screening and focus on public events executives are attending, said Fred Burton, executive director of protective intelligence at Ontic.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Creating Employee-Forward Workplaces There have been a number of major changes post-Covid-19 pandemic to how offices are both designed and used.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Through their more personal relationships with influencers, consumers have taken back more and more control from the people in corporate offices and handed their trust over to communities online.
—David Doty, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the Congressional Budget Office, Medicare pays three times more for certain services performed in hospital outpatient departments than in independent physician offices.
—Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Conversely, those working in technology would look to add small breakout rooms because most tech offices have open floor plans.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That same year, further north from Google’s Mountain View offices, a small startup developed the technology to hail a cab from an app.
—Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Brent owns an interior design firm, Jeremiah Brent Design (JBD), which has offices in Los Angeles and New York City.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Many firms will now increase corporate security personnel at offices and residences, deploy enhanced mail screening and focus on public events executives are attending, said Fred Burton, executive director of protective intelligence at Ontic.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Creating Employee-Forward Workplaces There have been a number of major changes post-Covid-19 pandemic to how offices are both designed and used.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Through their more personal relationships with influencers, consumers have taken back more and more control from the people in corporate offices and handed their trust over to communities online.
—David Doty, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offices
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Auto dealers who are adding mobile service to their offerings are regaining more than 90% of their customers back to their service departments, according to a report from Curbee, a company that assists dealers implementing mobile services.Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced yesterday that all government departments must identify 5% efficiency savings.Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kaling opted for the complete opposite end of the color spectrum for her announcing duties, wearing a dress courtesy of Rachel Gilbert.Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sauer had argued that the continuation of the case, which is currently on appeal, will impede the Republican from carrying out his presidential duties.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Creative agencies are applauded for their ability to deliver astounding results for their clients by leveraging top-tier talent and a significant amount of resources.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The designation would also prohibit federal agencies from destroying or modifying that habitat.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Williams acknowledged that with every step Brown has been bumped up the ladder, more responsibilities have been dropped in his lap.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Membership and responsibilities of the National Energy Council are being developed now.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, since March 2020, late and missing payments have not been reported to the credit reporting bureaus.Robert Farrington, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Victims of scams can freeze their credit reports, Shackelford said, across all three credit reporting bureaus.Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Your employees should know how privacy impacts their roles and how to uphold obligations.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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How Data And Technology Can Help Cross-border employment means international payroll compliance, tax obligations, work permits, visas and distinctly different legal frameworks.Rick Hammell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Some may encourage employees to purchase office chairs and standing desks or cover internet or communication fees.Alex Shubat, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rooms are tastefully decorated with antique writing desks, tall clocks, fireplaces, and a slew of haunting period paintings.Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Authenticity comes from real commitments—like partnerships or measurable initiatives—not just marketing.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Notably, there's a substantial increase in high-value AI commitments, with the percentage of companies planning to invest $10 million or more in AI expected to nearly double from 16% to 30% in the coming year.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Offices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offices. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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