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as in department
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 agent
something used to achieve an end
by what agency do you plan to acquire this fortune?
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Recent Examples of agency
But ostensibly, a FEMA-review council assembled by the Trump administration is meant to offer a plan to overhaul the agency.
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
Also Monday, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs at another agency – the Department of Education – for now.
—Rene Marsh, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
While agencies like the Department of Education can ask Congress for the ability to revoke payments lawmakers have approved, the lawsuit argues the Trump administration hasn’t taken the necessary steps to be able to do that.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
The group’s 900-page policy agenda gained the most attention, proposing a policy blueprint for all major federal agencies that pushed controversial right-wing policies and sought to give the president more power by replacing career civil servants with presidential appointees.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
Also Monday, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs at another agency – the Department of Education – for now.
—Rene Marsh, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
While agencies like the Department of Education can ask Congress for the ability to revoke payments lawmakers have approved, the lawsuit argues the Trump administration hasn’t taken the necessary steps to be able to do that.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
The group’s 900-page policy agenda gained the most attention, proposing a policy blueprint for all major federal agencies that pushed controversial right-wing policies and sought to give the president more power by replacing career civil servants with presidential appointees.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agency
Noun
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Customer service isn’t a department, and customer experience isn’t just a strategy.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Responding agencies including the sheriff’s office as well as Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and Holly Hill police departments.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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The premium Grok 4 Heavy tier employs multiple parallel AI agents that debate solutions collaboratively to boost complex problem-solving.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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At least two of the agents are reportedly appealing the move.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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But Hamilton, who runs the department’s detective bureau, warned that such gains could be eroded if the department continues to lose officers amid the city’s ongoing fiscal crisis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Laid-off reporters include Brandon Smith, Statehouse bureau chief and host of Indiana Week in Review; Rebecca Thiele, energy and environment reporter; Abigail Ruhman, health reporter; and Timoria Cunningham, labor and employment reporter.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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However, candidates must live in California and be available to report to the office as needed.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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Longtime meteorologist Troy Kimmel, who leads his own meteorological services company, told CBS Austin in May that local Texas offices such as the Austin/San Antonio office experienced some staffing shortages.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Although Pazzi is gone, the need for automation in food service continues to grow.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
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6 July 2025
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San Diego police later found the vehicle in downtown San Diego with four people inside.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Speaking to the Sunday Times, Mandelson pointed out that British autos are currently enjoying a 17.5% competitive advantage over vehicles made in the EU.—
Robert Olsen,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The pushback, in turn, has spurred interest in developing local payment systems and other instruments that can facilitate commerce and investment between the nations.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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The faculty is brimming with principal players from leading orchestras from across the U.S. Yoyo and Jun have been looking forward to working with all the teachers, especially the experts on their instruments.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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“Agency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agency. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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