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as in departments
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the federal agency charged with enforcing laws and regulations regarding the use of firearms
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as in instrumentalities
something used to achieve an end
by what agency do you plan to acquire this fortune?
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Recent Examples of agencies
According to the report, auditors recommended the IFA appoint a chief internal auditor independent of other state agencies and establish a full-time internal audit program at the IFA.
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Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Moratoriums were also imposed in 43 states and scores of cities, which lasted longer than the federal ban because states and cities have broader regulatory powers than federal agencies like the CDC.
—Michael Casey, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Wanting to step up their efforts to battle an array of aquatic invaders, federal agencies have launched a $550,000 prize challenge to solicit help in eliminating the risk of the mussels spreading.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Trump started stoking interest in the extraterrestrial in February, directing federal agencies to release their records related to extraterrestrial life and UFOs.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Impacts to schools, roads in fast-growing area Still, nearby agencies are preparing for impacts that the influx of residents could have.
—Rose Evans
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Since then, the agencies have worked together to make important changes to ensure there are consistent standards for ticketing drivers, Cordero-Stutz said.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The president has not been as candid with his administration’s own controversies, but watchdogs in executive agencies have scrutinized some of his members.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Thank you to the USSS and all the law enforcement agencies who kept us safe.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Moratoriums were also imposed in 43 states and scores of cities, which lasted longer than the federal ban because states and cities have broader regulatory powers than federal agencies like the CDC.
—Michael Casey, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Wanting to step up their efforts to battle an array of aquatic invaders, federal agencies have launched a $550,000 prize challenge to solicit help in eliminating the risk of the mussels spreading.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Trump started stoking interest in the extraterrestrial in February, directing federal agencies to release their records related to extraterrestrial life and UFOs.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Impacts to schools, roads in fast-growing area Still, nearby agencies are preparing for impacts that the influx of residents could have.
—Rose Evans
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Since then, the agencies have worked together to make important changes to ensure there are consistent standards for ticketing drivers, Cordero-Stutz said.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The president has not been as candid with his administration’s own controversies, but watchdogs in executive agencies have scrutinized some of his members.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Thank you to the USSS and all the law enforcement agencies who kept us safe.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agencies
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While the losses would be spread across multiple departments including from public safety and county administrative positions, the county health system, and in particular Behavioral Health Services, is expected to experience the most profound effects of the cuts to budget and staffing.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
2 May 2026
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Among them is a proposal to expand mayoral authority, allow the mayor to reorganize city departments, transfer funds and personnel across agencies, and participate in council meetings.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Groups such as the National Agricultural Association, the American Farm Bureau Federation and 12 state farm bureaus have backed Monsanto’s petition to the Supreme Court.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Business Wire has about 30 bureaus worldwide and approximately 500 employees.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Spirit’s thousands of employees have lost their jobs, so there won’t be customer service agents to assist them.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The new era of college basketball, with unlimited transfers, players and their agents negotiating substantial salaries and big schools’ poaching of the best mid-major players – there’s no other way to put it – only increases the distance between the power schools and everyone else.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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The mansion was originally built in 1919 as Torre Macaya, the family home of the Macayas, before becoming the offices of elite ad agency Ogilvy in the 1980s.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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In 23 states, including five presidential swing states, candidates who have denied election results are running for offices that will have a direct role in certifying future elections.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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The sudden cancellations effectively stranded hundreds of travelers, who were left scrambling for alternative means of transportation.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Implementing mass timber at scale means navigating property lines and managing infrastructure boundaries between private owners.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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The new special protective services unit would fall under the State Patrol and act as a clearinghouse for security for the Legislature, from coordinating the personnel to assessing threats.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Quixote’s fleet, lighting and grip, production supplies and communications rental services will continue in New York and Los Angeles.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Registration and renewal costs for noncommercial vehicles — those weighing 8,000 pounds or less — can range from $24 to $140 for a standard Idaho license plate.—
Hali Smith
May 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 May 2026
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The agreements also take aim at China’s control and manipulation of the global production of heavy rare earths, which are used for making powerful, heat-resistant magnets in industries such as defense and electric vehicles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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But Amish church music is almost always group singing only, without instruments or soloists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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The mission will carry a suite of instruments, the Lunar Vulkan Imaging and Spectroscopy Explorer (Lunar-VISE).—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Agencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agencies. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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