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agencies

NOUN

organization, often business-related

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bureau company department firm office

NOUN

power, instrumentality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

force operation organ

STRONG

action activity auspices channel efficiency influence instrument instrumentality intercession intervention means mechanism mediation medium vehicle work

Antonyms

STRONG

end idleness impotence inactivity inertia weakness

Example Sentences

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Most large institutions need productive relationships with the White House, federal agencies and Republican lawmakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

First on that list should be permanent supply-chain management capabilities in federal agencies so that the government stands ready to respond to these crises.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Seasonal forecasts are produced to give healthcare, energy suppliers and government agencies an idea of what the next three months might bring for planning.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

He has pledged to issue executive orders declaring California’s housing shortage a state of emergency and directing state agencies to maintain coverage for every Californian affected by federal or Medi-Cal cuts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Now they added to their short positions in the stocks of the rating agencies.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis