1
as in department
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 duty
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 office
Post-pandemic, vacancy rates at suburban office spaces ticked up from ~13%-17%, and many office parks in areas like the New Jersey suburbs are being transitioned into retail and housing.
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 25 Apr. 2025
The supreme court could render a decision on whether Bar remains in office, and for how long, based on technical issues.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2025
But on his first day in office, upon arriving at the White House from his inaugural ceremony, Trump settled the debate.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
The space, which is located at 1415 4th Ave. had housed offices and a spa in the past, and because of this the layout includes a large main area and multiple smaller 10-foot by 13-foot rooms.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 25 Apr. 2025
The supreme court could render a decision on whether Bar remains in office, and for how long, based on technical issues.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2025
But on his first day in office, upon arriving at the White House from his inaugural ceremony, Trump settled the debate.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
The space, which is located at 1415 4th Ave. had housed offices and a spa in the past, and because of this the layout includes a large main area and multiple smaller 10-foot by 13-foot rooms.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for office
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Holy Name also has a maternal-fetal medicine department where high-risk practitioners are on-call should they be needed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dugan’s criminal complaint shows she has been charged with concealing an individual to prevent his discovery and arrest, and obstructing or impeding a proceeding before a federal department or agency.—
Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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And China has hiked up its duties on U.S. goods to 125 percent.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Since returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 25 percent tariff on Canadian imports and a 10 percent duty on Canadian energy imports, escalating concerns about a trade war between the two countries.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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During an April 22 press conference, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said the agency intends to revoke approvals for certain dyes and work alongside industry leaders to achieve elimination of the additives.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Since 2020, the small city agency has seen 17 employees quit, 10 of whom were hired during Ellis’s tenure.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2025
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When freed from this responsibility, women can pursue education that increases their earning potential by as much as twenty-five percent for each additional year in school.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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India linked the attack to Pakistan after a group called Kashmir Resistance claimed responsibility on Telegram.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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In: Food and Drug Administration FDA Alexander Tin Alexander Tin is a digital reporter for CBS News based in the Washington, D.C. bureau.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Many Americans are rushing to book appointments at their local motor vehicle bureaus to obtain REAL IDs as the deadline for the license is fast approaching.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Is disaster relief a federal obligation, a collective insurance policy for the nation?—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The masters of ballyhoo chopped it up on the delicate handling of awards campaigns, the elusiveness of Gen Z consumers and how marketing around blockbusters and franchises is now a year-round obligation to keep fans engaged and interested.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the library was Gino Severini’s Danseuse (1915), which was placed by Anne’s desk.—
James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2025
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When someone calls the federal marketplace 800 number with coverage problems, the inquiry probably winds up on a caseworker's desk, said one affected caseworker.—
Julie Appleby,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Late last year, the district launched an initiative that provides cash payments for 12 months to 251 students with a demonstrated financial need who are pursuing health careers.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Office.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/office. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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