as in agency
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the federal revenue bureau
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Recent Examples of bureau
Bianco, who is running on issues such as public safety and election integrity, oversees a department that polices unincorporated parts of the county with a roughly $1 billion budget, managing 12 patrol stations, five jails and the coroner's bureau.
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Josh Meyer, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The bureau said then that was working on a cost estimate and feasibility report to present to Congress following a site assessment with the National Park Service and work by engineers and planners on potential budgets and models.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
The bureau was officially created in 1901 as the first national physical sciences research lab—a bold move, since America had few working scientists within its borders.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
They were identified as American Canyon residents Vivian Bertolino, 65, and Linda Wolters, 62, according to the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, which includes the coroner’s bureau.
—David Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2026
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Josh Meyer, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The bureau said then that was working on a cost estimate and feasibility report to present to Congress following a site assessment with the National Park Service and work by engineers and planners on potential budgets and models.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
The bureau was officially created in 1901 as the first national physical sciences research lab—a bold move, since America had few working scientists within its borders.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
They were identified as American Canyon residents Vivian Bertolino, 65, and Linda Wolters, 62, according to the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, which includes the coroner’s bureau.
—David Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bureau
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Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term directing federal agencies not to recognize the citizenship of babies born in the United States if neither parent is a citizen or lawful permanent resident.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s because developers reportedly went to other agencies, most often Port KC, or weren’t subject to the requirements.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Shackelford accused Hernandez of corruption, and her own department of enabling and covering it up, in a detailed whistleblower complaint to DeSantis’ Chief Inspector General.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Because those two sports are going to drive and carry everybody else in the department.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shah Alam was released on bail this month after agreeing to a plea deal, according to the district attorney's office.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Having legal documents on hand, at a lawyer’s office or in a file cabinet not only provides peace of mind, but can prevent conflict and legal fees when tragedy or challenges arise.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The visiting manager’s office inside Kauffman Stadium has a small desk, a private bathroom and some seriously cool artwork on the walls.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Poe designed the daybeds and the desk.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Bureau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureau. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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