1
as in agency
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the Department of the Interior
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2
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
The department’s budget nearly doubled from 2023 to ‘24 from $425,000 to $814,000.
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Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Lara urged affected policyholders to submit formal complaints to strengthen the department’s case and assist in consumer recovery efforts.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
The newest addition to the department’s fleet, dubbed Tower 22, is capable of extending 100 feet vertically and 93 feet horizontally.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
According to 2024-25 CDC data, adults who had taken the vaccine were 33% more likely not to need emergency department or urgent care and 45%–46% effective in preventing hospitalizations among otherwise healthy adults over 65 year old.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 May 2025
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Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Lara urged affected policyholders to submit formal complaints to strengthen the department’s case and assist in consumer recovery efforts.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
The newest addition to the department’s fleet, dubbed Tower 22, is capable of extending 100 feet vertically and 93 feet horizontally.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
According to 2024-25 CDC data, adults who had taken the vaccine were 33% more likely not to need emergency department or urgent care and 45%–46% effective in preventing hospitalizations among otherwise healthy adults over 65 year old.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for department
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Protests broke out Friday and Saturday in Paramount and Compton, cities adjacent to Los Angeles, over immigration raids conducted by ICE, during which the agency detained 44 immigrants Friday and 118 immigrants Saturday, the Associated Press reported.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Some local officials have argued the deployment could aggravate an already caustic situation in downtown Los Angeles, and say state and local police agencies can handle the protests themselves.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 14, according to the Tribune’s archives.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Two projectiles reportedly hit the area around the airport.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2025
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The measure expands the crime of malfeasance in office, which is punishable with up to 10 years in jail.—
Sara Cline,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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President Donald Trump tried during his first term in office.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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This is a threat especially in the realm of SaaS, where credibility with technical users is currency and being deemed vaporware is a mortal sin.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The protagonist of this beguiling novel, Lina, lives with her father in a realm seemingly unbound by ordinary time.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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That could complicate any new efforts by the bureau to request access to state records for completing the 2030 census.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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The report alleges that his gutting of the bureau was partially due to the possible regulation of his X Money.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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Always check URLs, email domains and phone numbers carefully.—
Bojan Ilic,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Most targets whose names are in the public domain are at English clubs, leading some fans to suggest Newcastle are prioritising Premier League experience over cost.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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At the same time, the Royals grounds crew raced to the field to put on the tarp.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Defensive end Sam Williams returned to the practice field for the first time without a brace since tearing his ACL last July.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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By assessing population data, demographics and neighborhoods can be identified as lacking certain elements.—
FNU Anupama,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The new customization center will incorporate renewable energy with built in energy-efficient design elements in lighting, water consumption and overall layout.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
9 June 2025
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“Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/department. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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